2 lbs. beef, cut in 1/2" pieces
2 med. onions, cut in eighths
3 stalks celery, cut in diagonal pieces
4 med. carrots, cut in half crosswise & lengthwise
1 c. tomato juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
2 med. potatoes, cut in 1/4" pieces

Combine meat, onions, celery, carrots, tomato juice, sugar, salt and pepper and basil in a 2 1/2 quart casserole, cover tightly and cook in a slow oven about 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. Stir potatoes into stew and continue cooking, covered 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are done, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 servings.