Hack'S Five Hour Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 5 medium potatoes (1-inch cubes)
• 4 medium carrots (1/2-inch pieces)
• 1 medium onion, sliced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch wedges
• 3 to 4 medium celery stalks, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans sliced tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp. quick cook tapioca
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. water