Savory Beef Stew

• 2 lb. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 c. oil
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1 lb. can tomatoes, cut up
• 3 Tbsp. quick cook tapioca
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can condensed beef broth or 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 1/3 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 medium carrots, pared and sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, pared and quartered
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• sour cream (if desired)

1. Brown beef in oil. Add onions, tomatoes, tapioca, broth, seasonings, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring mix to a boil. Add vegetables and pour into a roasting pan; cover. Bake at 350u0b0 for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Top with sour cream, if desired.

stewing beef, oil, onions, tomatoes, tapioca, clove garlic, condensed beef broth, parsley flakes, bay leaf, carrots, potatoes, celery, sour cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=23250 (may not work)