Wintry Baked Beef Stew (Mr. Food)

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No matter the season, our Wintry Baked Beef Stew is a one-dish meal that delivers comfort. The secret ingredient to this stew’s creamy, rich sauce is none other than quick-cooking tapioca.

Serves: 6
Ingredients

* 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
* 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
* 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
* 2 cups tomato juice
* 1 cup water
* 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish or 2-quart roaster with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine beef, carrots, potatoes, and onion. In a medium bowl, combine tomato juice, water, tapioca, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour tomato mixture over beef mixture; mix well then pour into prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

3. Bake 2 to 2-1/4 hours, or until beef is tender.