Lillian’s Beef Stew

Serves 8

2 lbs. stew beef, cubed

2 potatoes, peeled and quartered

3 stalks celery, diced

4 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced

2 onions, quartered

2 c. cocktail vegetable juice

1/3 c. quick-cooking tapioca, uncooked

1 T. sugar

1 T. salt

1/2 t. dried basil

1/4 t. pepper

Arrange beef and vegetables in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients; pour into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

Add big, fluffy dumplings to your favorite stew. When the stew is nearly finished cooking, top with refrigerated biscuits and continue simmering for 10 to 15 minutes, until done.