Mom's Oven Stew

My sister shared with us a recipe card that our mother had written.  It includes modifications that Jane had made.

Oven Stew

Layer in roaster or dutch oven:
2 lbs. cubed beef
1 large onion, sliced
6 ribs celery, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sprinkle on top:
3 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. minute tapioca

Mix together and pour over top:
2 1/2 C. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. soy sauce

Cover and bake at 250º for at least 4 hours.

Peel and cut 4 or 5 potatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to stew; cover and bake 1 hour longer.