2 lbs. lean beef stew
2 or 3 onions, cut up
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 med. sliced carrots
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. seasoned pepper
2 c. sliced mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (11.5 oz.) can tomato juice
1/3 c. quick tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt (opt.)
1/2 rounded tsp. basil
4 med. red potatoes, sliced thin

Cut beef in bite-size pieces and trim off fat. Combine beef, vegetables, tomato juice, tapioca and seasonings in 3 quart casserole. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and mix well. Cook, uncovered, 1 hour longer. Stir a few times during cooking. Serves 8.

P.S. I never add salt and it is still very tasty.