Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1 1/2
pound
beef

stew meat



1
tablespoon
beef bouillon

beef, granules



2
tablespoons
oil





2
teaspoons
worcestershire sauce





2
cups
potatoes

cubed



3/4
teaspoons
thyme leaves

dried, crushed



1
cup
carrots

chopped into 1 inch pieces



1
teaspoon
salt





1
each
onion

wedged



1/4
teaspoon
pepper





1/2
cup
celery

sliced



16
ounces
tomatoes

canned, cut up



1
each
beans

green, frozen, 9 oz package



1 1/2
cup
water





3
tablespoons
tapioca

quick-cooking

 Cut meat into 1/2 inch cubes.  In a large skillet brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil.  Drain well.   In crockpot, combine potatoes, arrots, onion, and celery.  Add frozen beans, tapioca, bouillon, orcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.  Stir in browned meat, undrained tomatoes, and water.  

Cover, cook on Low setting for 1-12 hours or on High setting for 5-6 hours.