Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch strips
1 (1 lb.) can sliced carrots
1 (1 lb.) can small whole onions
1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes
1 (1 lb.) can peas
1 (1 lb.) can cut green beans
1 (1 lb.) can small whole potatoes
1/2 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef consomme
1/4 c. quick-cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 bay leaf (optional)
1/2 c. dry white wine

Preparation

Drain all vegetables except tomatoes.
Combine all ingredients in a large casserole.
Cover and bake at 250\u00b0 for 6 to 7 hours. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Make sure that the tapioca, sugar and bread crumbs are on top of the meat so that the liquids will soften them.
I stir it all up and cut up the tomatoes a little as I'm stirring.