French Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stewing beef
2 medium onions, cut in eighths
3 stalks celery, cut in large pieces
4 carrots, quartered
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices

Preparation

Combine beef, onions, celery and carrots in 2 1/2-quart casserole.
Combine tomato juice, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper and basil.
Pour over meat and vegetables.
Cover and bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 2 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and cook 1 hour longer. Stir occasionally.