LAZY DAY STEW

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Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories Beef

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb beef cubes
2 c carrots, sliced or baby carrots
2 c potatoes, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1-1/2 c green beans or 1 (10 ounces) pkge. lima beans
2 tsp quick cooking tapioca
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can(s) (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 c water
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

1. Place beef cubes in a single layer in a 2-1/2 quart casserole or roast pan. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over top. Pour tomato sauce mixed with water over vegetables and seasonings. Crumble brown sugar over all.
2. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours.
3. SLOW COOKER: Place beef in bottom of slow cooker. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over ingredients. Mix tomato sauce and water. Pour over top. Sprinkle brown sugar over all. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours.