2 lb. cubed beef
4 to 6 carrots
6 potatoes
1 stalk celery
4 to 5 small onions
4 tbsp. tapioca
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 c. tomato juice

Layer vegetables and meat with onions on top. Add tapioca, salt, sugar and tomato juice. Cook 2 1/2 hours, then stir and cook another 2 1/2 hours.