1 1/2 lb. stew meat (beef)
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 med. carrots, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 med. onion, cut into wedges
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 (9 oz.) frozen cut green beans
3 tsp. quick cooking tapioca
1 tsp. beef bouillon granules
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 1/2 c. water

Brown meat and drain well. Combine all other ingredients in large crockpot or Dutch oven. Add meat.

If in conventional oven: Cook 350 degrees for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Do not lift lid during cooking time.

If in crock pot cook on low heat for 10-12 hours or cook on high for 5-6 hours. Serves 6.