2 lb. stew beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
5 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lg. onion, cut into chunks
3 stalks of celery, sliced
1 lg. can tomatoes
1/2 c. quick cooking tapioca
1 whole clove or 1/2 tsp. ground clove
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Trim all fat from meat. Put all ingredients in crockpot; mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low 12 hours or on high 5 to 6 hours.