Magically Easy Beef Stew

2 lb. beef stew meat, cubed
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 lb. bag baby carrots
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 c. V8 juice
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1 bay leaf (whole)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. minute Tapioca

Place beef in a large heavy pan with a tight lid. Don't brown the meat first! Add onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Combine salt, pepper, sugar, bay leaf, parsley, and tapioca with the 2 cups juice. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and meat. Do not stir. Cover tightly. Bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours. Do not peek during cooking time! May also be baked at 325 degrees for 3 hours. Serves 6. Can also be cooked in a Crock Pot for 6-8 hours on low.