Lazy-Day Stew

Contributed byMarcia Schmidt
Beef stew with carrots and potatoes in a rich brown sauce, served on a white plate and garnished with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 pound raw beef cubes (or round steak)
  • potatoes (in large chunks)
  • carrots (in large chunks)
  • onions (in large chunks)
  • celery (in large chunks)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8-oz)
  • 1 can water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoon Quick Tapioca
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

Instructions

Arrange 2 pounds raw beef cubes or round steak in a roaster or casserole large enough to hold them in a single layer. Do not brown meat first. Put potatoes, carrots, onions and celery in layers on top of meat. Mix tomato sauce with 1 can of water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Pour over meat and vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste. Scatter 2 teaspoons Quick Tapioca on top. Do not stir in. Seal roaster tightly in heavy foil. Place in 325° oven at least 2 hours. Do not open oven during recommended cooking time. When foil is removed, meat will be brown with gravy.

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