2 1/2 to 3 lbs. very lean beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. carrots, cut in strips
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1 sm. can tomato juice or beef broth
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
3 rounded tbsp. tapioca (for thickening)
1-2 tbsp. sherry Optional additions: Mushrooms (added last 30 min.)
Garlic
Thyme
Canned peas (drained, added last 30 min.) This may be made and cooked a day or so ahead and reheated adding mushrooms and sherry at last heating. Cook in covered casserole (or crockpot) at 300 degrees for 4-5 hours. | 
