mediterranean beef stew

1 to 2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 cupsbeef broth

1 14-1/2-ouncecan diced tomatoes

1/4 cupquick-cooking tapioca

1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

1 tablespoonhoney

2 teaspoonsground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoongarlic powder

1/4 teaspoonpepper

2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges, or one 16-ounce package frozen small white onions

3 cupspeeled sweet potato or butternut squash cubes

2 cupspitted prunes

Hot cooked couscous or brown rice