Lazy Day Stew
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Soups A comforting and hearty vintage stew featuring tender stew meat and garden vegetables. This effortless one-pot meal simmers slowly to rich, tender perfection.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 5 hours | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Roast Pan
- Heavy foil
Ingredients
Stew Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs. | Stew Meat | Cut into pieces |
| 3 stalks | Celery | Chopped |
| 3 | Carrots | Chopped |
| 2 | Potatoes | Peelled and diced |
| 1 | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 | Green Pepper | Chopped |
| 8 oz. | Tomato Sauce | 1 can |
| 1 can | Water | Measured using the tomato sauce can |
| 2 tsp. | Tapioca | Quick-cooking |
| To taste | Salt and Pepper | Seasoning |
Instructions
Assembly and Baking
- Arrange 2 lbs. stew meat in a roast pan. Place the 3 stalks celery, 3 carrots, 2 potatoes, 1 chopped onion, and 1 green pepper on top.
- Pour 8 oz. can tomato sauce and 1 can water over all. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle 2 tsp. tapioca over the top.
- Do not stir. Seal the roast pan tightly with heavy foil and cook in oven at 325 degrees for 4 to 5 hours until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the stew ingredients in the pan up to a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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