Classic Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. stew meat
• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 c. onions, chopped
• 16 oz. tomatoes (with liquid), cut up
• 10 1/2 oz. beef broth
• 3 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 c. sliced celery, 1-inch pieces