2 lbs. stewing meat in 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 med. onions, cut in 1/8's
3 stalks celery (cut in lg. pieces)
4 carrots, quartered
1 can tomato sauce
1 can water (little more if necessary)
1/3 c. quick tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
3-4 med. potatoes

Combine beef, onion, celery, and carrots in a 2 1/2 quart casserole. Combine tomato sauce, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper and basil. Pour over meat and vegetables; cover and bake in preheated oven 300 degrees about 2 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and cook 1 hour or longer. Stir occasionally. Serves 8.