Baked Beef Stew

By marlene

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup red wine or beef broth
• 3 tbs quick cooking tapioca
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp browning sauce optional
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 11/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 4 chopped carrots
• 5 small red potatoes quartered
• 2 celery sticks
• 1 medium onions
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup frozen peas

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, water, wine or broth, tapioca, sugar, salt, browning sauce if desired, marjoram and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes. Add meat, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion and bread crumbs. Pour into 13x9x2 inch greased baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 for 1 1/4 hours. Uncover stir in peas. Bake 15-20 minutes more or until meat and vegetables are tender.