Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/2 pounds lean chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons canola oil