Oven Beef Stew

By RogRot

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into
• 1-inch chunks
• 6 medium carrots, cut into
• 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 c. tomato juice
• 1 c. water
• 3 Tbls. quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In baking dish, combine beef, potatoes, carrots, & onion; mix well.
3. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over beef & vegetables.
4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil & bake for 2 to 2-¼ hours, or until beef & vegetables are tender.
Note: This is perfect dish for a make-ahead dinner. Just put it together, cover, & chill. Start baking it 2 ½ to 3 hours before serving timep