Company Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs stewing beef, cut into small cubes
1/8 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes, cut up
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium carrots, peeled &,cut into strips
3 medium potatoes, peeled &,cut into cubes
1/2 cup sliced celery

Preparation

Brown beef cubes in hot oil in a large skillet.
Add onions, tomatoes, tapioca, beef broth, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Turn into a 3 quart casserole& cover.
Bake at 350F for one hour, 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
Add carrots, potatoes, and celery.
Continue baking for one more hour or till vegetables are tender.