Five Hour Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. sirloin, cubed
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes with liquid
1 1/2 lb. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. sliced celery
2 onions, sliced
2 cans sliced water chestnuts
3/4 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. Minute brand tapioca
1/2 c. red wine
pepper to taste

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a 4-quart casserole or Dutch oven. Cover and cook at 250\u00b0 for 5 hours, stirring once or twice. (Ingredients and quantities can be varied to your liking.)
This can be prepared ahead of time but not frozen.
Serves 6.