INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds lean, boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
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2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 1/2 pounds baby carrots
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1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut in quarters or eighths, depending on size
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2 large onions, peeled and cut into chunks (varying sizes is fine)
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1 cup water
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1 packet instant beef boullion (OR use 1 cup beef broth, and eliminate 1 cup water)
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1/3 cup instant tapioca
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1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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6-8 cloves garlic, minced or grated
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1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, including juices