2 lbs. stew beef, cut in 1" cubes
5 carrots, sliced
1 lg. onion, diced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 (12 oz.) can V-8 juice
1 sm. pkg. tapioca pudding
1 whole clove or 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 bay leaves
Salt & pepper to taste

Trim all fat from meat. Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or high 5 to 6 hours. Serves 4 to 6. This recipe is easily doubled.