5 Hour Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat
• 6 medium carrots, sliced (I slice 'em pretty thick)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 (2 oz.) can mushrooms (optional; we like mushrooms, so I use more)
• 1 c. tomato juice
• 1/2 tsp. m.s.g. or Accent (optional)
• 1 c. sliced celery or 1 tsp. celery salt
• 2 Tbsp. Minute tapioca
• salt and pepper to taste