1 1/2 lbs. stew meat
4 to 5 med. potatoes, quartered
6 med. carrots, cut in lg. chunks
1 lg. diced onion
2 to 3 stalks celery, cut in lg. chunks
1 1/2 tbsp. basil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
1/4 c. water
1 (11.5 oz.) can tomato juice

Brown stew meat in skillet. Transfer meat to a heavy roaster or large 2 quart casserole dish. Add all the diced vegetables, spices, tomato juice and water. Mix together and bake at 250 degrees for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.