Cookbook:Crock Pot Beef Stew

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds (900 g) stew beef, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
 * 5 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 large onion, cut into chunks
 * 3 stalks celery, sliced
 * 1 large can tomatoes
 * ½ cup quick-cooking tapioca
 * 1 whole clove or ½ tsp ground cloves
 * 2 bay leaves
 * Salt to taste
 * Pepper to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Trim all fat from meat.
 * 2) Put all ingredients in crockpot; mix thoroughly.
 * 3) Cover and cook on low 12 hours or on high 5 to 6 hours.
 * 4) Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * You can use the cheapest beef in the market; it will get tender in the pot.