INGREDIENTS
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2 lb beef chuck bottom round roast, cut into chunks (preferably boneless beef chuck)
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1 onion, cut in 8 wedges
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3 stalks celery, cut in large pieces
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4 carrots, peeled and cut in large pieces (or 1 ½ cups baby carrots)
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1 1/2 cups tomato juice
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1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
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1 Tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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1 tsp dried basil
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3 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
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Thyme sprigs for garnish, optional