HEARTY BAKED BEEF STEW

Hearty Baked Beef Stew image

This is such an easy way to make a wonderful beef stew. You don't need to brown the meat first-just combine it with hearty chunks of carrots, potatoes and celery, and let it all cook together in a flavorful gravy. My daughter Karen came up with the recipe for her busy family. -Doris Sleeth, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds 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 medium onion, cut into chunks
1 slice bread, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve in bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges