2 lbs. stew beef, 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 med. onions, cut in 8 pieces
3 stalks celery, lg. pieces
4 carrots, quartered
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick tapioca
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 med. potatoes, cut

Combine beef, onion, celery and carrots in a roaster or large casserole. Combine tomato juice, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper and basil; pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours. Add potatoes and cook one more hour. Stir occasionally. I often need to add additional juice.