Fayette County Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs. beef stew meat, cubed
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
8 carrots, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
4 med. potatoes, small cubes
3/4 lb. fresh green beans
1 8oz. can water chestnuts
1 lb. can whole tomatoes
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. tapioca
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Brown meat over medium heat until lightly browned.
Add 1/2 c. water to pan; stir to loosen any drippings.
Place meat in a large roasting pan and mix in all remaining ingredients.
Cover and bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 3 1/2 hrs.
Makes 6 servings - 580 calories each serving.