Beef Stew

Beef Stew
1 lb stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces and trimmed of all visible fat
1 can kidney beans, drained
4 potatoes cut into bite-size pieces (peel if desired)
6 carrots cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, cut into chunks
1-2 ribs celery, sliced (optional)
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup tapioca
8 oz tomato sauce
12 oz beef broth (or 2 bouillon cubes and 12 oz water)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons parsley (can use dehydrated)
Salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low 8-12 hours. Remove bay
leaf before serving.