Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 c. canned tomatoes
6 small carrots, cut in strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. diced celery
1 slice white bread, broken in pieces
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 medium size potatoes, cut into cubes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water

Preparation

Combine the meat, tomatoes (add more if necessary), carrots, onion, celery, bread and sugar.
Add rest of ingredients; mix thoroughly.
Pour into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Cover; bake in a 325\u00b0 oven for about 3 1/2 hours, until meat and vegetables are tender.
Serve with French bread and green salad.