Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 (1 lb.) can sliced carrots
• 1 (1 lb.) can small whole onions
• 1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (1 lb.) can peas
• 1 (1 lb.) can cut green beans
• 1 (1 lb.) can small whole potatoes
• 1/2 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef consomme
• 1/4 c. quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1/2 c. dry white wine