INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces if needed
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4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (2 cups)
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3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
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1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
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1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
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3 cups vegetable juice
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3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon pepper