1 1/2 lbs. lean beef, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes (chuck, round or top sirloin)
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 stalks celery, cut in diagonal slices
4 med. carrots, pared and quartered
2 med. onions, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 soup can water
3 med. potatoes, pared and cubed

Place beef (no need to brown it) in 3 quart casserole. Sprinkle with salt, basil and pepper. Top with celery, carrots and onions.

Combine soup and water. Pour over meat and vegetables, coating all pieces. Cover tightly. Bake in slow 300 degree oven 3 hours.

Add potatoes and bake 45 minutes longer. Makes 5 servings.