2 lbs. beef stew meat
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 box peas or green beans, frozen
6 whole carrots
3 med. potato cubes
3 med. onions, chopped
1 c. chopped celery
3 tbsp. minute tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
Generous grinding of black pepper
Pinch of thyme, marjoram and rosemary or 1 bay leaf
2 oz. red wine

Put all ingredients into deep casserole. Cover tightly and bake 5 hours at 225 degrees. Serves 8.