"Here's a good old-fashioned stew with rich beef gravy that lets the flavor of the potatoes and carrots come through. This is the perfect hearty dish for a blustery winter day. I make it often this time of year. — Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
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1-1/2 cups chopped onions
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
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3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 bay leaf
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6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
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3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 cup sliced celery (1-inch lengths)