Savory Beef Stew
["2 lb. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch pieces", "1/4 c. oil", "1 1/2 c. chopped onions", "1 lb. can tomatoes, cut up", "3 Tbsp. quick cook tapioca", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 can condensed beef broth or 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 1/3 c. water", "1 Tbsp. parsley flakes", "1 bay leaf", "6 medium carrots, pared and sliced", "3 medium potatoes, pared and quartered", "1/2 c. sliced celery", "sour cream (if desired)"]
["Brown beef in oil. Add onions, tomatoes, tapioca, broth, seasonings, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring mix to a boil. Add vegetables and pour into a roasting pan; cover. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Top with sour cream, if desired."]
["stewing beef", "oil", "onions", "tomatoes", "tapioca", "clove garlic", "condensed beef broth", "parsley flakes", "bay leaf", "carrots", "potatoes", "celery", "sour cream"]