2 lb. lean beef, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 c. sliced onions
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bell pepper, sliced
4 lg. stalks celery cut into 2 inch pieces
6 med. carrots cut into 2 inch pieces
3 lg. potatoes about 2 lb. cut into eights
1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, crushed
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 c. stock
1 tbsp. dried basil
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Place meat, onions, garlic, pepper, celery, carrots and potatoes in large roasting pan. Cover with canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and stock. Sprinkle with basil and pepper. Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 250 degrees and bake for 3 hours, until meat is tender to fork. Baste occasionally.