Waldorf Astoria Stew in the Crock Pot

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cunningham Estate in Seven Points, Texas in 1999.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds beef sirloin cut up
 * 2 cups potatoes cut in large pieces
 * 2 cups carrots cut in large pieces
 * 2 cups celery cut in large pieces
 * 1 bag frozen onions small
 * 1 slice white bread cut up
 * 1 can whole tomatoes with juice
 * 2 tablespoons dry minced onion
 * 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
 * 1 tablespoon sugar
 * 1 can tomato soup
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Place all ingredients in a large crock pot then cover and cook on low setting for 5 hours.
 * 2) Do not stir until ready to serve.