Beef Stew
["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"]
["Brown meat in shortening.", "Add all ingredients except potatoes.", "Bake 1 1/2 hours.", "Stir occasionally.", "Add potato wedges and return to oven.", "Add more wine or V-8 juice if too thick."]
["shortening", "stew meat", "onions", "stalks celery", "carrots", "garlic", "sour Burgundy wine", "water", "tapioca", "sugar", "salt", "pepper", "basil", "marjoram", "bay leaves", "potatoes"]