Friendly Oven Stew

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   Preheat oven to 325*. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray (for ease of cleaning up). Put the meat in the bottom of the casserole.

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   Add the chopped vegetables. Now is the time to add any & how much of any vegetable you want (I like rutabaga - but no more than 1 cup as it's a stronger-flavoured veg).

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   Sprinkle with tapioca, salt and pepper.

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   Pour in tomato juice & cover tightly with foil before placing casserole lid on.

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   Bake @ 325* for at least 3 1/2 hours (I've gone to 4 hours successfully).

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   Remember not to peek during cooking time (until the end of course!).

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