5 Hour Beef Stew

2 pounds Stew beef-not browned 4 good sized carrots, sliced 2 med. onions or more, quartered 1 ½ cups celery, sliced (optional) 1 t. salt 3 T. tapioca 1T. Sugar 1 (17 oz.) can tomatoes 2 slices bread, cubed 6 med. potatoes, cubed Pepper (optional) Combine all ingredients in a large roaster. Bake at 205 … Read more

Aunt Abby’s Brisket

1 3-3½ pound fresh beef brisket ½ cup brown sugar 1 envelope regular onion soup (not instant) ½ tsp. garlic powder ¾ cup catsup Line a large roasting pan with heavy foil. Place brisket in pan; sprinkle the sugar, soup mix, and garlic powder over the brisket. Drizzle catsup over all. Fold ends of foil … Read more