French Oven Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 medium onions, cut into chunks
• 3 ribs celery, cut diagonally
• 4 carrots, cut in half
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1/3 cup quick cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 medium potatoes, cut in 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup red wine