2 1/2 lb. beef in 1-inch chunks (no browning)
12 oz. sm. white onions
4 carrots, quartered
6 oz. mushrooms
3 ribs celery
1 1/2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. red wine
1/4 c. tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. basil
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Optional: potatoes

Place all ingredients in oven-proof pot. Cover and bake in 300 degree oven 3 hours. Stir 3 times.