Shepherd'S Stew
["2 lb. stew beef, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes", "1 onion, sliced", "1 stalk celery", "6 to 8 carrots, in chunks", "2 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "2 Tbsp. tapioca", "2 c. tomato juice", "4 to 6 medium potatoes, quartered", "1/2 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)"]
["Place ingredients in large casserole dish or Dutch oven in the order given.", "Cover tightly and bake 4 hours in a 250\u00b0 oven. Serves 6 to 8 persons."]
["stew beef", "onion", "celery", "carrots", "salt", "sugar", "tapioca", "tomato juice", "potatoes", "mushrooms"]