2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into pieces (stew beef)
2 c. diced onions
2 c. quartered potatoes
2 c. fresh carrots, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 c. celery, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 can sliced mushrooms
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
5 tbsp. tapioca
3 c. vegetable tomato juice

Place all ingredients in order given in Dutch oven with tightly fitting lid. Bake at 250 degrees for 5 hours. No browning is necessary. When done the gravy will be thick, brown and delicious. Serve with a green salad and hard rolls.