Hearty Beef Stew
["1 1/2 to 2 lb. stew beef, cut in 1-inch cubes", "4 to 5 carrots, sliced", "1 small onion, diced", "2 to 3 stalks celery, sliced", "1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes", "1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca", "1 whole clove (optional)", "2 bay leaves", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Trim all fat from meat.", "Put all ingredients in crock-pot and mix. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. High 4 to 5 hours."]
["stew beef", "carrots", "onion", "stalks celery", "tomatoes", "tapioca", "bay leaves", "salt"]