Oven Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean stew beef, cut in 1-inch strips
• 4 large carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 c. beef broth
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 c. quick cooking tapioca
• 1/2 tsp. dry thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt