Christmas Shopping Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. round steak, cubed
• 2 c. sliced celery
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5-6 carrots, sliced
• 1 (4 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts
• 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
• 4 tbsp. minute tapioca
• 1/4 c. dry red or white wine
• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure

Place all ingredients in Dutch oven or other large pot. Cover. Cook in a 225 degree oven 5 to 6 hours. No stirring necessary. Serve with rice or chow mein noodles. Serves 4 to 6 generously.