1 1/2 lb. chuck beef
1 sm. can tomatoes
1 c. celery, large pieces
6 carrots, large pieces
3 onions, sliced
1 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. tapioca
1 tsp. sugar, optional
1 garlic clove
6 med. potatoes, cut in medium size

Do not brown meat. Combine all ingredients except the beef. Cover and put in oven at 350 degrees for 3 hours and then add meat 2 hours before stew is ready.