Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck beef cubed, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 medium potatoes halved and then quartered into 1" pieces
- 4 medium carrots cut into 1/2" chunks
- 2 stalks celery cut into 1/2" chunks
- 1 medium onion large dice
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Coat a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the baking dish, combine beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. Mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine tomato juice, water, tapioca, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over beef and vegetables.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2 - 2 1/4 hours.
- To make ahead, follow the recipe and then chill. Bake for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.