Beef Stew for Family or Party

• 1 can (1 lb.) crushed tomatoes
• 2/3 cup dry red wine
• water
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. dry herbs, your choice
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 sm. bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 3 lb. boneless chuck roast, cubed
• 1 lb. carrots, cut up
• 4 ribs celery, cut up
• 3 md. onions, quartered

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. In a large pot, combine all the liquid and spices.
3. Add in cubed beef (boneless chuck).
4. Add all vegetables.
5. Stir to mix.
6. Cook, covered, for 3 hours.
7. Stir twice during cooking.
8. Discard bay leaves before serving or refrigerating.

tomatoes, dry red wine, water, beef broth, quickcooking tapioca, sugar, herbs, salt, bay leaves, pepper, boneless chuck roast, carrots, celery, onions

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3674 (may not work)