This recipe is great and very easy to do. Don't remember where the recipe came from but I think it was "Taste of Home" (wonderful magazine). It has the best "down home flavor" with a smooth gravey. The biggest problem is smelling the wonderful aroma all the while it is cooking.

Easy Oven Beef Stew

3/4 pound boneless beef round steak cubed (I used regular stew beef)
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
4 medium potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
5 medium carrots cut in 1 1/2 inch chunks
1 celery rib cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion cut into 1-inch chunks
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) tomatoes
1 can water (use tomato can)
3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1/2 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add rest of the ingredients; cover and bake at 300 F. for 4 to 5 hours, stirring twice.