5 Hour Oven Stew

Ingredients

• 1 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 3 T quick cooking tapioca
• 2 t. sugar
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 2 lbs. lean beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 1 slice bread, cubed

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch pan or 3 qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 1 3/4 -2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve in bowls.