Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 lbs. stew meat (trimmed of all visible fat)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3-4 carrots, pared and sliced
3-4 ribs celery, sliced
4-5 potatoes, pared and chunked
1 clove garlic, diced (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
2 Tbsp. minute tapioca
1 (15 oz.) can thick and chunky tomato sauce
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Layer ingredients in a roaster, casserole dish or baking pan in order listed.
DO NOT MIX.
Cover tightly and bake at 250\u00b0 for 5 hours.
DO NOT OPEN oven during baking time.
Note:
If desired, remove cover and continue baking 5-10 minutes at 400\u00b0-450\u00b0 to thicken and lightly brown surface vegetables.