1 1/2 lb. cubed chuck steak
1 stalk celery, cut up
salt and pepper
1 onion, sliced
2 sliced carrots
2 potatoes, cubed
1/2 to 3/4 c. tomato juice or 1/2 c. tomato and 1/2 c. red wine

Put meat in bottom of casserole. On top, add 1 sliced onion, carrots, celery and potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Add tomato juice and wine. Cover and put in 300°F oven for 2 hours. Correct seasoning. Cook 2 more hours. You may have to add more liquid. Check on it.