Beef Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. lean boneless beef, cut in 1-inch cubes (thick round steak is good for this)
12 oz. small white onions
4 large carrots, quartered
6 oz. small fresh mushrooms, trimmed
3 large ribs celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. dry red wine or water
1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 small bay leaves
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepot.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0, stirring 3 times, for 3 hours or until meat is tender and sauce thickens.
Discard bay leaves before serving.