1 1/2 lbs. lean beef cubes (1 1/2 inch cubes of chuck or round)
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil leaves
2 stalks celery, cut in diagonal pieces
4 med. carrots, pared & quartered
2 med. onions, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 soup can water
3 med. potatoes

Place beef (no need to brown) in 3 quart casserole. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil. Top with celery, carrots and onions. Combine soup and water. Pour over meat and vegetables, coating all pieces. Cover tightly. Bake in slow 300 degree oven 3 hours. Add potatoes and bake 45 minutes longer.