5 Hour Beef Stew

This is my mother-in-law's recipe: a simple, classic, oven-cooked beef stew. Throw this in the oven on a cold day and let it cook all afternoon.

• 1 1/2 pounds beef cubes
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 c. celery (chopped)
• 1 c. carrots (sliced or chopped)
• 1 c. potatoes (raw and cubed)
• onions--sliced or cut in 8ths
• 4 T. tapioca
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 1 T. sugar

Put all in a large, covered casserole and bake at 250 degrees for 5 hours.

Serves 4-6