2 lbs. beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 med. onions, cut into eights
3 stalks celery, cut into diagonal pieces
4 med. carrots, cut in half crosswise and lengthwise
2 or 3 potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. quick-cooking tapioca
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Combine beef, onions, celery, carrots, potatoes. Put in a 2 1/2 quart casserole or 9 x 13 inch cake pan (glass). Combine tomato juice, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper and pour over top. Cover and cook at 325 degrees for 3 1/2 hours. 8 servings.