Savory Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stewing beef (1-inch cubes)
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
1/2 c. celery, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 1/2 tsp. salt
6 carrots, sliced
1/4 c. oil
1 (18 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can beef broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 medium potatoes, diced

Preparation

Brown beef cubes on all sides in oil.
Bring onion, tomatoes, beef broth, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, bay leaf and tapioca to a boil; place beef cubes in 3-quart casserole.
Pour above mixture over beef.
Cover; bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Add carrots, potatoes and celery; continue baking 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
Serves 6 to 8.