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Baked Beef Stew

From the Kitchen of: Pat

Source:  Quick Cooking Magazine/Collectors Edition

This is an easy way to make a wonderful beef stew. You don't have to brown the meat first.

1	can	tomatoes, diced, undrained (14 1/2 oz can)
1	c.	Water
3	Tbsp.	Quick Cooking Tapioca
2	tsp.	Sugar
1 1.2	tsp.	Salt
1/2	tsp.	Pepper
2	lbs.	lean Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 inch squares
3	med	Potatoes, peeled and quartered
2		Celery Ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
1	Med.	Onion, cut into chunks
1	slice	Bread, cubed

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Pour into a greased 13"x9"x2" pan or a 3qt. baking dish.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
• Serve in bowls.
• Makes 6-8 servings.