Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2/3 c.dry red wine or water
1/2 c. beef broth
1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. dried fine herbs or Italian herb seasoning
2 tsp. salt
2 small bay leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 lb. cubed lean boneless beef chuck
1 lb. carrots, quartered crosswise
4 large ribs celery, 1-inch chunks
3 medium onions, peeled and quartered

Preparation

Mix together all ingredients, except last 4.
Stir in beef, then add vegetables.
Cover and bake 3 hours, stirring twice in Dutch oven (5 to 6-quart).
Makes 8 servings.