2 lbs. beef stew meat
6 carrots, diced
3 med. potatoes, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
1 tsp. salt
1 lg. onion, diced
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. minute tapioca
1/2 c. tomato sauce

Mix all ingredients. Spoon into a roaster pan and cover tightly. Bake at 250 degrees for 4 hours. Do not remove cover during baking time.

NOTE: The packages of frozen vegetables for stew can be used. They turn out just as well and save time. If you like a little more of one vegetable than the other, fix to suit your taste.