Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean stew beef, cut in 1-inch strips
4 large carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. beef broth
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. quick cooking tapioca
1/2 tsp. dry thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a 5-quart Dutch oven combine all ingredients.
Cover and bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Stir every hour until meat and vegetables are tender.