Friendly Oven Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325*. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray (for ease of cleaning up). Put the meat in the bottom of the casserole.
2. 2
   Add the chopped vegetables. Now is the time to add any & how much of any vegetable you want (I like rutabaga - but no more than 1 cup as it's a stronger-flavoured veg).
3. 3
   Sprinkle with tapioca, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Pour in tomato juice & cover tightly with foil before placing casserole lid on.
5. 5
   Bake @ 325* for at least 3 1/2 hours (I've gone to 4 hours successfully).
6. 6
   Remember not to peek during cooking time (until the end of course!).