1 1/2 c. sliced onions
2 c. (2-inch) celery strips
1 1/2 c. carrot strips
2 c. cooked green string beans
3/4 c. diced green pepper
2 c. tomatoes
4 tbsp. butter
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. Minute tapioca

Mix ingredients and place in tightly covered casserole; bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Vegetables can be cooked in crock pot for several hours instead. Excellent with ham or fish.