Barack Obama's Baked Beef Stew Recipe

ingredients

1 can (14.5 ounce size) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup red wine or beef broth
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 small red potatoes, quartered
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

directions

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, water, wine or broth, tapioca, sugar, seasoned salt, browning sauce if desired, marjoram and pepper.

Let stand for 15 minutes. Add the meat, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and bread crumbs.

Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours. Stir in peas.

Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

nutrition data

412 calories, 13 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, 37 grams protein per serving.

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