Would it be the "Bachelor's Stew" recipe??
..... do you remember did it have tapioca powder in it, as the thickener?
That was in the Rival hardcover book from 40 yrs ago.
I had it and made it many times. Then lost the book and the recipe.
I did find one online which is pretty much the same.
Let me know ... if this is what you want, I will post it here.