2 lbs. stew beef
1 lg. onion, cut in chunks
5 carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (12 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. of quick cooking tapioca
1 whole clove or 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Trim off fat from beef. Put all ingredients in crockpot. Mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low for 12 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.