French Beef Stew

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

2 pounds beef stew meat

4 medium carrots, sliced

2 medium onions, sliced

3 celery ribs, sliced

2 c tomato juice

1 cup water

1/3 c quick-cooking tapioca

1 T sugar

1 T salt

1 t dried basil

1/2 t pepper

Directions

Place the potatoes in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the beef, carrots, onions and celery. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.

Yield: 8-10 servings