Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 Tbsp. shortening
• 2 1/2 lb. cubed stew meat
• 2 medium onions, cut in wedges
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 4 carrots, diced 1/2-inch
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 c. V-8 juice
• 3/4 c. sour Burgundy wine
• 3/4 c. water
• 1/2 c. tapioca
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. marjoram
• bay leaves
• 3 medium potatoes, cut in wedges