Waldorf Astoria Beef Stew - Crock Pot (Copycat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs sirloin beef, cut up (raw)
2 cups potatoes, cut in lg. pieces
2 cups carrots, cut in lg. pieces
2 cups celery, cut in lg. pieces
1 (16 ounce) bag white pearl onions, frozen
1 slice white bread, cut up
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes (and juice)
2 tablespoons dry onion, minced
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (10 1/4 ounce) can tomato soup
salt
pepper

Preparation

Place all in a large crock pot.
Cover and cook at low setting for 5 hours.
Do not stir.
Add whatever additional vegetables you like.