old fashioned beef stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 4 medium carrots,cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3 medium red potatoes, unpeeled,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 large onion,cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 cups vegetable juice cocktail
• 3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
• 3 teaspoons beef flavored instant bouillon
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper