2 lb. stew beef
1 onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, cut in chunks
3 carrots, cut in chunks
4 or 5 potatoes, cut in chunks
1 can mushrooms (optional)
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. tapioca
Lg. can tomato juice (46 oz.)

Place ingredients in crockpot in order given, cover tightly and let cook all day.