Jenny's blog: "good stuff to eat"

2 1/2 lbs. lean beef, cubed 8 sm. whole baby onions 3 ribs celery, 2 inch pieces 3 med. carrots, 2 inch pieces 8 sm. red potatoes, unpeeled, sliced in thirds 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. basil 1/3 c. tapioca 2 (10 oz.) cans Snappy Tom Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients except potatoes in 2 1/2 quart covered casserole. Bake at 325 degrees for 3 1/2 hours, adding potatoes the last hour. Stir occasionally. Serve 6. May also cook in crock pot all day on low. Serve with corn bread sticks.