Classic Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat
1 to 2 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped or 1 large can tomato juice
1 to 2 c. water
3 bouillon cubes
5 Tbsp. quick-cook tapioca
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium carrots, cut up
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 c. cut up celery

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown beef, half at a time, in oil.
Drain. Return meat to pan and add onion, tomatoes or juice, water, bouillon, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then bake, covered, at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in vegetables.
Cover; continue baking for 1 hour, until tender.