Delicious Oven-Baked Beef Stew

• 4 tablespoons bacon grease or 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or taste)
• 1 cup low sodium beef broth (can use water but broth is better)
• 3 tablespoons dry tapioca
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 large thick carrots, peeled and cut onto 1-inch pieces
• 1 large celery (sliced into 3/4-inch pieces) (optional)
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, coarsly chopped
• 10 -15 small fresh button mushrooms
• 1 slice bread (broken into very small pieces)

1. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or an oval casserole dish.
2. In a small bowl combine seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
3. Place the meat in a bowl.
4. Sprinkle the spices over meat, then using clean hands toss until well combined.
5. In a skillet heat bacon grease or oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add in the seasoned beef (in batches) and brown well on all sides.
7. Remove the beef to a large bowl.
8. Add in the undrained tomatoes, crushed chili flakes, beef broth, tapioca, beef bouillon, Worcestershire sauce and sugar; mix to combine.
9. Add in carrots, celery (if using) potatoes and small button mushrooms and the bread cubes; toss to combine.
10. Season with more ground black pepper if desired.
11. Transfer to the baking dish.
12. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 2 hours or until the meat and veggies are tender.

bacon, beef stew meat, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper, beef broth, tapioca, beef bouillon powder, worcestershire sauce, sugar, carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, mushrooms, bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/delicious-oven-baked-beef-stew-252674 (may not work)