Baked Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1- 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 pounds. lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1 slice bread, cubed

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch or 3 qt. baking dish.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Serve in bowls.
Yields 6-8 servings.