BEEF STEW FOR A CROWD 
6-8 lbs. beef stew meat, cut 1 1/2 inch cubes
4 onions, sliced/diced
4 lg. stalks celery, sliced diagonally
24 carrots, cut in chunks
Salt, as desired
1/2 c. minute tapioca
3-4 c. tomato juice
Potatoes, peeled, whole or cut up (one per person)

Place raw meat in large roasting pan. Layer onions and celery over meat (potatoes go later).

Mix salt, tapioca with tomato juice. Pour over meat and vegetables. Cover pan with heavy duty aluminum foil and seal edges. Bake stew in oven 300 degrees for 5 hours.

Uncover midway of baking - stir stew from bottom. Now add potatoes and finish baking.

Tomato juice and liquid from vegetables makes a tasty brown gravy. Serve with cole slaw and hard rolls. Good for a large family get together!

Makes 20-25 servings.

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Beef Stew for a Crowd
   #160547
 AC Moran (Alaska) says:
I serve a homeless meal once a month for 50 - 60 folks. I generally avoid stew because browning the meat is time intensive. This recipe was a hit with a few modifications. I'm giving it 4 stars because it was a bit bland as written. I added Worcestershire sauce, Penzeys Bouquet Garni and beef broth for a heartier flavor. I also increased the amount of vegetables to

 

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