Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        carrot
                        celery
                        yellow onion
                        potato
   1      pound         stew meat
   1      tablespoon    tapioca
   1      cup           tomato juice
                        salt
                        pepper
                        garlic -- fresh or minced

Preparation:

In a crock pot, layer carrots, celery, onion and potatoes. In a small bowl mix tapioca, salt and pepper together. Sprinkle on the vegetables. Broil meat to remove excess fat and brown . Place on top and add tomato juice. Sprinkle with garlic. Bake for 10-12 hours on low or 6 hours on high. Cool completely and freeze in zip lock bags. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Warm in saucepan to serve.