Baked Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS:

2 cans (14 ½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup water

3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca

2 teaspoons sugar

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon pepper

2 pounds lean 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 ¾ inch chunks

1 medium onion, cut into chunks

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 13 X 9 X 2 inch or 3 quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 1 ¾ to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve in bowls. Yield: 6-8 servings.