Baked Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean beef, cut into small pieces
2 c. onions, diced
2 c. potatoes, quartered
2 c. carrots, cut in chunks
2 c. celery, cut large
1 can sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. pepper
5 Tbsp. tapioca
2 tsp. sugar
3 c. V-8 juice

Preparation

Place all ingredients in order given in large roaster or Dutch oven with tight fitting lid.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 5 to 6 hours.
No browning is necessary.
When done, the gravy is thick and brown. Stew may also be cooked on top burner over low heat in a very heavy roaster.
Stir occasionally.