Savory Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb stewing beef cut into 1-inch pieces
• 14 c oil
• 1 12 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 13 c water
• 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 medium carrots pared and sliced
• 3 medium potatoes pared and quartered
• 12 c sliced celery
• sour cream if desired

Directions

1. Brown beef in oil Add onions tomatoes tapioca broth seasonings 2 12 teaspoons salt and 14 teaspoon pepper Bring mix to a boil Add vegetables and pour into a roasting pan cover Bake at 350 for 3 hours or until meat is tender Makes 6 to 8 servings Top with sour cream if desired