Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef, cut into small cubes", "1/4 c. vegetable oil", "1 1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped or fresh tomatoes", "3 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca", "2 to 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed", "3 beef bouillon cubes", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. garlic powder", "1 Tbsp. parsley flakes", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf", "1 frozen pkg. peas and carrots"]
["Brown meat in oil in skillet.", "Add other ingredients in Dutch oven.", "Bake in oven at 325\u00b0 for 2 hours.", "(Can put in crock-pot for 4 to 5 hours.)"]
["beef", "vegetable oil", "onion", "tomatoes", "tapioca", "potatoes", "water", "garlic powder", "parsley flakes", "salt", "pepper", "bay leaf", "peas"]