Oven Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 c. celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
4 to 6 carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. Minute tapioca
1 c. tomato juice (more)
1 medium onion, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Place each ingredient in order in an 8 x 14 x 2 1/2-inch baking dish or pan.
Seal tightly with foil.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 3 1/2 hours.
Check after 3 hours.
This will serve 6 with additional helpings.