Place all ingredients in a heavy roaster with a tight fitting lid and bake at 275 for 6 hours. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR DURING COOKING TIME! Notes: -----I use about 5 onions and 2 quart sized jars of canned tomatoes. I have also made this stew using chicken (deboned thighs) and it was great.
It is good without meat as well.