2 lb. lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 c. canned tomatoes, cut up
6 carrots, cut into strips
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 c. thickly sliced celery
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
3 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 c. water

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Spoon into greased 3-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 325°F for 3 1/2 hours.

Yield: 6 servings. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 serving equals 4 lean meat, 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable; also 356 calories, 241 mg sodium, 97 mg cholesterol, 27 gm carbohydrates, 35 mg protein and 12 gm fat.