Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        beef stew meat -- cut in 2" cubes
   1      medium        onion, -- chopped
   6      medium        carrots, -- cut lengthwise
   7      medium        potatoes, -- peeled and halved
   3      stalks        celery, -- chunked or sliced
     1/2  pound         fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   2      8 oz cans     tomato sauce
     1/2  cup           water
   3      tablespoons   tapioca
   1      teaspoon      sugar

Preparation:

Put meat and vegetables in a crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meat and vegetables. Cook on low 5 to 6 hours.