Oven Baked Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained
1 cup water
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1 slice bread, cubed

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch or 3 quart baking dish.
Cover and bake at 375 for 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.