Savory Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. stewing beef, in 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 c. oil
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut up
• 3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 medium carrots
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms