3 lbs. cubed stewing beef
1 lg. can (# 2 1/2) tomatoes
1 box frozen peas or green beans
6 whole carrots, cut up
3 med. potatoes, cubed
3 med. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
3 tbsp. Minute Tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
Generous grinding of black pepper
Pinch of thyme
Pinch of marjoram
Pinch of rosemary
2 oz. red wine

Put all ingredients in deep casserole. Cover tightly and bake 5 hours at 225 degrees. It is not necessary to brown the meat. Drop dumpling batter into hot stew 1/2 hour before serving, if desired, and cover. Serves about 8.