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
Place stew meat in 3- quart casserole dish. Sprinkle onion over top. Bake, uncovered, in 400 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes. Stir. Bake for 10 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Add remaining 9 ingredients. Stir. Cover. Bake for 2-1/2 to 3 hours until very tender.

Note: The apricot flavor is mild but noticeable. An easy one-dish stew. Can be made ahead and frozen.