Vegetable Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
6 carrots, cut in chunks
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. tapioca
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
3 medium potatoes, cubed
mushrooms (if desired)

Preparation

Place ingredients in casserole in order given.
Cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 4 hours in a 250\u00b0 oven.