Baked Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 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 lb. lean beef stew meat
4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1 medium onion, quartered

Preparation

Combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Pour into greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 1 3/4 to 2 hours.