French Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. lean beef, cut in 1-inch chunks
2 oz. small white onion *
4 large carrots, quartered crosswise
6 oz. fresh mushrooms *
3 large ribs celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 small bay leaves
1 Tbsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper or to taste

Preparation

*Can use can of mushrooms or can of frozen onions.