Lean Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean stew meat
1 onion, sliced
1 celery stalk
6 carrots (1 to 2 lb.), chunks
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. tapioca
1/2 c. tomato juice

Preparation

Cut meat into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
Place meat and vegetables in 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch pan.
Sprinkle with seasonings.
Add tomato juice.
Cover with foil, sealing edges tightly.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 4 hours.