Bake Beef Stew

My grandmother(MAYE) use to make this for her big family.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  bell pepper, cut in chunks
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 3  medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2  celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 1  medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2  lbs  lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1  can string bean

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, sugar, water,salt and black pepper.
2. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
3. Pour into a greased baking dish.
4. (13-inch x 9inch x 2 inch or 3 quart) Cover and bake at 375 deg for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
5. Serve in bowls.