2 lbs. veal (beef may be substituted) cut in bite size pieces
2 c. onions, diced
2 c. potatoes, quartered
2 c. fresh carrots, cut up
2 c. celery, diced
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
5 tbsp. tapioca (minute, quick cooking)
1 tsp. sugar
2 c. V-8 juice
1 c. water (juice from mushrooms can be used)

Place all ingredients, in order given, in a roaster with a tight fitting lid. Bake at 250 degrees for 5 hours. No browning or stirring. When done gravy will be thick and brown. Serves 8. Can be frozen. Good for people with high cholesterol, when using veal.