Hearty Oven Baked Beef Stew

Submitted by R.Lynn

"I have been making this for years. It comes from Taste of Home. I don't remember the issue but it was quite early. It is also in the 1999 TOH annual cookbook. The aroma while this is baking will drive you insane. This is a great cold weather stew that you will make many times over!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 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
• 1 slice bread, cubed

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch or 3 quart baking dish.
4. Cover and bake at 375 for 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Reviews

[Doods]

This recipe is a winner. I used flour instead of tapioca. I put a couple of tablespoons of flour in a baggie and coated the beef in the flour then I browned it. I mixed 3 tablespoons of flour into the cold water and stirred it until the lumps were all gone. Then I just mixed all the ingrediens togther and put into a 9 x 13 pan which I had sprayed. I did not used the bread. Family does not like celery cooked so I also omitted that. The flavor of this dish is wonderful. I don't really like beef stew and I loved this. I will be making this again in the near future. Thank you for posting this.

 

[Charlotte J]

What an excellent, filling meal. The first 30 minutes this was baked at 400 degrees. Then the oven was lowered to 375 degrees for the last 1 hour and 15 minutes of baking. I did stir the dish half way through so the middle would cook. Thanks for a great recipe. Made for Zaar Chef Alphabet Soup (July '10-Jan '11)

 

[J-Lynn]

I have a very similar recipe that I like to use, from a book called Mennonite Country-Style Recipes. I use 28 oz tomatoes, and 2 cups beef broth instead of water. Same amount of tapioca still gives a thick saucy base. I brown the beef in a skillet before putting in casserole dish. I use just 1 lb. beef, a clove of minced garlic, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, and substitute parsnips for half the carrots. No bread or potatoes. Then I like to add more flavor to what's listed with Italian seasoning and a salt-free steak seasoning. Thanks for posting this!

 

[mrsoul51]

Good and easy. Thumbs up to tapioca! Used beep broth instead of water and added splash of Worcester sauce.

 

[mmsbin]

Yummy, I just wish I made more of it! Oh, and I used flour instead of tapioca. Thanks!