French Stew Recipe

• 3 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 10-3/4-ounce can beef consommé
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 14.5-ounce can whole green beans, drained
• 8 ounces frozen pearl onions, separated
• 1 14.5-ounce can small peas, drained
• 1 14.5-ounce can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup minute tapioca
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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