Classic Beef Stew

Ingredients

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