Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 1 slice bread, cubed