French Beef Stew

Name: French Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 lb. stewing beef; 2 medium onions, cut in eighths; 3 stalks celery, cut in large pieces; 4 carrots, quartered; 1 c. tomato juice; 1/3 c. quick tapioca; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. basil; 2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. stewing beef
2 medium onions, cut in eighths
3 stalks celery, cut in large pieces
4 carrots, quartered
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick tapioca
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices

Directions

1

Combine beef, onions, celery and carrots in 2 1/2-quart casserole.
2

Combine tomato juice, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper and basil.
3

Pour over meat and vegetables.
4

Cover and bake in a 300° oven for 2 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and cook 1 hour longer. Stir occasionally.