Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        stew beef -- cut in nine 1 inch
                         -- cubes
   1      envelope      seasoning mix for sloppy joes
   1      can           (6 oz.) tomato paste or
   1      can           (8oz.) tomato sauce
   1      cup           coarsely chopped celery
   1                    green pepper -- chopped
     1/2  cup           water
   2      tablespoons   vinegar

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in crock pot, stirring to mix ingredients. Cover and cook about 10 hours on low or 4 1/2 hours on high. Do not peek or stir until near the end of cooking time. Serve over hot noodles or rice.