1 (14-1/2 oz)   can diced tomatoes,                       undrained
1  cup             water
3  tbs              quick-cook tapioca
2  tsp              sugar
1-1/2  tsp        salt
1/2  tsp           pepper
2  lbs              lean beef stew meat, cut in                       1-inch cubes
4  med            carrots, in 1 inch chunks
3  med            potatoes, quartered
2                     stalks celery, in 3/4 in                        chunks
1  med            onion, chunked
1                     slice of bread, cubed

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 13X9X2 inch or 3 quart baking dish (I prefer a glass one) Cover and bake at 375° for 1 and 3/4 to 2 hours, or until meat and veggies are tender. I crank up the ol' bread machine and there ya' go...a great fall or winter dinner with very little fuss and muss