2 lb. beef cubes
4 med. potatoes, cut in big chunks
4 sm. onions, cut up
4 stalks celery, cut up
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp. minute tapioca

Arrange beef cubes in a single layer in a 9 x 134 inch pan with plenty of room. Do not brown the meat first. Add cut vegetables. Mix tomato sauce, water and sugar; pour over mixture. Season to taste. Scatter 2 teaspoons tapioca (no more) over the top. Do not stir. Seal the pan tightly with foil, 2 sheets of regular or 1 sheet of heavy duty. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. 3 isn't too long. Don't peek during cooking time. Serves 6-8.