2 pounds stew meat (do not brown)

1 cup each tomatoes and green beans

6 small carrots (cut up)

4 or 5 potatoes (cut up)

1 medium onion (chopped)

1/2 cup celery (chopped)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons minute tapioca

1 slice bread (broken up)

1 cup cold water (add more if needed)

Mix all ingredients, pour into a large baking dish which has been greased. Cover and bake at 325* for 3 1/2 hours.