Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium onions, cut in eighths
3 celery stalks, cut in 1-inch diagonals
4 medium carrots, cut in half, crosswise and lengthwise
3 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
2 medium potatoes, cut 1/4-inch thick slices

Preparation

Put all ingredients, except potatoes, into a 3-quart casserole.
Bake, covered, at 300\u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours.
Remove bay leaf and stir in potatoes.
Bake, covered, for additional 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Yields 8 servings.