Slow Oven Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef for stew", "2 medium onions, cut in eighths", "3 stalks celery, cut diagonally", "4 medium carrots, cut in half crosswise and lengthwise", "1 c. tomato juice or V-8 juice", "1/3 c. quick cooking tapioca", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. basil", "2 medium potatoes, cut in slices 1/4-inch thick", "1 (16 oz.) can green beans"]
["Combine meat, onions, celery, carrots, tomato juice, tapioca, sugar, salt, pepper and basil in 2 1/2-quart casserole.", "Cover tightly and cook in a slow oven (300\u00b0) for 2 1/2 hours.", "Stir potatoes and green beans (undrained) into stew and continue cooking, covered, for 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are done.", "Stir occasionally.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["beef", "onions", "stalks celery", "carrots", "tomato juice", "tapioca", "sugar", "salt", "pepper", "basil", "potatoes", "green beans"]