- 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
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, tapioca, basil, sugar, salt and pepper; let stand for 15 minutes. Place the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
- In a large nonstick skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat. Drain and transfer meat to slow cooker. Pour tomato mixture over the top. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.