Baked Stew(Serves 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef or chuck, cut into pieces
2 c. onions, diced
2 c. white potatoes, quartered
2 c. fresh carrots, cut in chunks
2 c. celery, cut large
1 can sliced mushrooms
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
5 Tbsp. tapioca
1 tsp. sugar
3 c. V-8 juice

Preparation

Place all ingredients in order given in roaster with tight fitting lid.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 5 hours.
No browning necessary. When done, the gravy will be thick and brown.