French Oven Stew

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 lb. lean stew beef or lamb or venison
 * 12 small onions (12 oz.)
 * 3 large ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 4 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 * 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * 1 1/2 c. tomato juice
 * 1/2 c. dry red wine (Fratelli Cella Lambrusco or a red wine you like)
 * 1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca
 * 1 Tbsp. salt
 * 1 Tbsp. sugar
 * 1/2 TSP. dried basil
 * 1/4 TSP. pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a heavy 3-quart pot.
 * 2) Cover and bake, stirring 3 times for 3 hours or until meat is tender.
 * 3) Makes 10 servings; 270 calories per serving.

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