Innkeeper Donna Muilenburg at the Okoboji Country Inn wanted to share a hearty beef stew recipe that she got over 50 years ago from her sister-in-law.  Jean has since passed, but Donna still remembers the day, that she helped her put this delicious stew together.  Enjoy!!!

Beef Stew

2 lbs. beef stew meat                               1 teaspoon salt

6 carrots, sliced                                        1 tablespoon sugar

3 medium potatoes, cubed                     3 tablespoons tapioca

3 stalks celery, sliced                              1 large can tomato sauce

1 large onion, diced

Mix all ingredients together, put in roaster pan and cover.  Bake at 250 degrees for 3 1/2 hours in oven.  Do not remove cover during baking. 

Serves 8.  Fresh baked bread is the perfect companion to this stew.