Savory Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stewing beef, in 1-inch cubes
1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up
3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
1 clove minced garlic
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium carrots
3 medium potatoes
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms

Preparation

Brown beef in oil in large skillet.
Add onion, tomatoes, tapioca, broth, garlic, parsley, pepper and bay leaf.
Bring mixture to boil.