Oven Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stew beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 stalks celery, cut in diagonal pieces
2 medium onions, cut in 1/8ths
4 medium carrots, cut lengthwise and crosswise
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil or thyme
2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in 2 1/2-quart casserole or Dutch oven.
Cover and cook in a slow oven at 300\u00b0 for 3 1/2 hours. Mix potatoes into stew during last hour and cook covered. Stir occasionally. Yields 8 servings.