2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 med. onions, cut in eighths
3 stalks celery, cut in large pieces
4 carrots, quartered
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick-cooking tapioca (sometimes a little less)
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt, or more if desired
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2 med. potatoes, cut in 1/4 inch thick slices

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In over-proof 2 1/2 quart casserole with cover combine the beef, onions, celery and carrots. In separate bowl mix together the tomato juice, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper and basil. Pour over the meat and vegetables. Cover and bake for 2 1/2 hours. Add potatoes. Cook 2 hour, stirring occasionally.

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