Amish Country Stew

Description: I found this recipe in an Amish cookbook I borrowed from my mom. I haven't made this yet but plan to sounds yummy! This is supposed to be baked in the oven but I will use my slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 3 -4 potatoes, diced
• 3 -4 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 3 small onions, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (undrained)
• 1/4 cup water
• 5 tablespoons minute tapioca
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker, except parsley.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, without stirring.
4. Add parsley just before serving.
5. This can be made in the oven:.
6. Preheat oven to 300.
7. Combine all ingredients in a roasting pan, except parsley.
8. Bake covered without stirring for 5 hours.
9. Add parsley. Enjoy!