2 lb. cubed stew meat
2 med. onions, cut in eighths
2 ribs celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
4 med. carrots, cut in half lengthwise and crosswise
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 tbsp. each sugar and salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 med. red potatoes, cubed

Combine all ingredients and put in casserole. Bake at 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours. This can be adapted to a crock pot.