Five Hour Beef Stew

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• 1 pound lean beef cut into 3/4" cubes
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 can water chestnuts
• 3 tbsp tapioca
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 large can of whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tbsp sugar

1. Mix everything together in a large cassarole dish, cover and bake for 5 hours at 275 degrees.
2. Serve with freshly cooked rice, pasta, or yeast bread.