Beef Oven Stew

Ingredients

• 2 12 lb lean boneless beef cut in 1-inch cubes thick round steak is good for this
• 12 oz small white onions
• 4 large carrots quartered
• 6 oz small fresh mushrooms trimmed
• 3 large ribs celery cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 12 c tomato juice
• 12 c dry red wine or water
• 14 c quick cooking tapioca
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 small bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 14 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepot
2. Cover and bake at 350 stirring 3 times for 3 hours or until meat is tender and sauce thickens
3. Discard bay leaves before serving