Oriental Beef Stew

Stew with a different twist! Although you wouldn't think from reading the ingredients in this recipe that it has a ton of flavor, it does. Be sure and enjoy it over some freshly steamed rice. If you want the sauce a little thicker, you could add a teaspoon or two of cornstarch mixed with a little water to this dish shortly before its finished baking. I think pork or chicken could be used in this dish in place of the beef -- I would imagine the baking time might be shorter.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean beef, cubed
• 4  stalks celery, cut into 1 pieces (if stalks are large, 3 will probably be sufficient)
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 1  medium bell pepper, sliced
• 1 (3 -4 ounce) can mushrooms, undrained
• 1 -2  carrot, sliced (optional)
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

1. Brown beef in a little hot oil.
2. Place in casserole dish with remaining ingredients.
3. Cover. Bake in 350 oven for 2 hours.
4. Serve over hot rice.