Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can crushed tomatoes
2/3 c. water
1/2 c. beef broth
1/4 c. quick cook tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tsp. salt
2 small bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
3 lb. cubed lean boneless beef chuck
1 lb. carrots (10 medium)
1 large celery, chunks
3 medium onions, quartered

Preparation

Cover in Dutch oven and bake 3 hours, stirring twice, until meat is tender.