Courtesy of Rosie Gimeno

THE WORLD'S EASIEST BEEF STEW RECIPIE

Courtesy of www.mrfood.com

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 onion, chopped 4 cups beef broth 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350º F.

2. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish or 2-quart roaster with cooking spray. 3. In a large bowl, combine beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion. In another bowl, combine beef broth, tapioca, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour broth mixture over beef mixture; mix well then pour into prepared baking dish and cover. 4. Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Serve and enjoy!

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