Baked Beef Stew
["1 1/2 lb. stewing beef (lean) or 1 lb. cut smooth", "2 c. peeled, cut up Irish potatoes", "2 c. carrots, cut into 1/2-inch cakes", "2 c. chopped celery", "2 c. chopped onions", "2 c. tomato juice", "2 Tbsp. Lipton onion soup mix (contains salt)", "1 tsp. salt (if desired)", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "2 squirts Tabasco (if desired)", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "3 Tbsp. flour"]
["Grease an 11 x 16 x 2-inch baking pan.", "Cut beef into 1/2-inch cubes; sprinkle in pan evenly.", "Add 1 cup of tomato juice to pan; cover with aluminum foil.", "Bake for 1 hour in a 300\u00b0 oven.", "Take out and add vegetables in layers.", "Mix dry ingredients; sprinkle over vegetables.", "Add 1 cup tomato juice or more, if needed. Again, cover with aluminum foil.", "Bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 2 hours, or until tender.", "Check beef for tenderness."]
["stewing beef", "potatoes", "carrots", "celery", "onions", "tomato juice", "onion soup", "salt", "black pepper", "squirts Tabasco", "sugar", "flour"]