P J'S Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew, cubed
1 c. celery, chopped
8 carrots (1/2-inch pieces)
3/4 lb. fresh green beans
1 lb. can whole stewed tomatoes
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. tapioca
garlic to taste
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes, cubed
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts
1 bay leaf (remove later)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Brown stew meat over medium heat until lightly browned; add 1/2 cup water to pan.
Stir to loosen drippings.
Place browned meat in a large roasting pan and mix in all remaining ingredients. Cover and bake in oven for 3 1/2 hours at 300\u00b0.
Makes 6 servings.