Ann's Shopping Trip Beef Stew

This stew is great when you have errands to run, go shopping, go skiing (the original name was Ann's Skier Stew)....whatever. Great with crusty hot French bread or sourdough bread.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2-3  lbs  stew meat
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced, undrained
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 3  tablespoons tapioca (3 Tbsp. flour may be substituted)
• 1 (15 ounce) can green peas, undrained
• 2  medium onions, sliced
• 4  carrots, cut in small pieces
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  cup Burgundy wine

Directions

1. In the bottom of a large casserole, spread the stew meat.
2. In the order listed above, add remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and cook at 250ºF for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Stir after 3 hours.
5. This can stay in the oven longer until needed, or may be reheated.
6. Freezes well.