Classic Beef Stew

Summary
Prep time	30 min
Cook time	2.5 - 3 hrs
Source	Taste of Home
Yield / serves	6-8 servings
Rating	(unrated)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1-2 T cooking oil
• 1 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 3 T quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 T dried parsley flakes
• 1 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 c sliced celery, but into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown the beef, half at a time, in oil. Drain. Return all meat to the pan. Add the onion, tomatoes, beef broth, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat. Cover and bake at 350 for 1.5 hours. Stir in carrots, potatoes, and celery. Bake, covered, 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.