Apricot Beef Bake

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds Beef stew meat, large cubes
 * 1 1/2 cups finely chopped Onion
 * 14 ounces canned apricot halves, with juice - processed in blender
 * 1/4 cup tomato sauce
 * 2 teaspoons white vinegar
 * 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
 * 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

 * 1) Place stew meat in 3- quart casserole dish.
 * 2) Sprinkle Onion over top. Bake, uncovered, in 400 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes. Stir.
 * 3) Bake for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
 * 5) Add remaining 9 ingredients. Stir. Cover.
 * 6) Bake for 2-1/2 to 3 hours until very tender.
 * 7) Note: The apricot flavor is mild but noticeable.
 * 8) An easy one-dish stew. Can be made ahead and frozen.