Easy Oven Stew Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours Servings: 6 Ingredients - 2 pounds top round roast, cubed (stew meat) - 15 ounces whole tomatoes, not drained - 15 ounces diced tomatoes, not drained - 3 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca - 1 tablespoon dried basil - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1 tablespoon salt - 1 teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend - 1 medium onion, chopped - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1" lengths - 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed - 2 celery stalks, cut into 1" lengths    Full of meat and vegetables, this tasty casserole-like stew is unusual in that it is baked	1

	in the oven.   Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large pan, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Cover the container and bake for 2 1/2 hours or slightly less. (If you prefer, bake at 250° for 5 hours.)  Half way through, check the moisture level and add water or tomato juice if the stew is too thick or appears dry.	2