1 lb. stew beef
1 tsp. salt
6 c. tomato juice
1/4 c. celery flakes
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 c. flour
6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. onion flakes
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Cut beef into 2" squares. Combine flour and salt in a paper bag. Add beef cubes and shake. Brown beef in melted butter in skillet. Transfer beef cubes to a covered 2 quart casserole. Add tomato juice, onion and celery flakes to drippings in skillet and bring to a boil. Pour sauce over browned beef, cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Add carrots, parsley flakes and spices. Remove cover and bake for another hour. Serve over noodles.