Ingredients

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 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