Lots of Tomatoes Beef Stew

Other than tomatoes, carrots, onions, and celery round out this nice seasoned stew.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  extra-lean beef stew meat, trimmed of fat
• 5 -6  carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  large onion, cut in chunks
• 3  celery ribs, sliced
• 6  medium tomatoes, cut up and gently mashed
• 1⁄2 cup  cups quick-cooking tapioca
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  potatoes, cubed

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker, and mix together well.
2. Cover, and cook on high 5 1/2- 6 hours.
3. If juices are too thin, add 2-3 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes.