2 lbs. stew meat, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 med. onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, cut diagonally
6 carrots, cut in chunks
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. tapioca
1/2 c. tomato juice

Place meat in 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Blend salt, sugar, and tapioca. Sprinkle over meat mix. Add tomato juice. Seal tightly with foil. Bake at 250 degrees for 4 hours.