2 lbs. raw stewing beef or chuck (do not braise)
Carrots enough for your family
2 stalks celery
1 green pepper
1 good sized onion or 1 tsp. onion flakes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 (8 oz.) can water
2 tbsp. tapioca (Minute kind)

Arrange 2 pounds of raw beef cubes in roaster or casserole big enough to make 1 layer of meat. Do not brown meat. Cut potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery into large chunks and layer on top of the meat.

Mix 2 tablespoons of tapioca, 8 oz. can of tomato sauce and the 8 oz. of water and 1 teaspoon of sugar together. Pour over meat and vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste. Seal roaster or casserole with tight lid or heavy foil. Bake 2 hours at 350 degrees. Do not open oven or lid while cooking. At the end of 2 hours, you will have tender meat with nice brown gravy.