Pot Roast Over Noodles

2 pounds beef chuck roast -- (up to 2 1/2 lbs)

1 tablespoon cooking oil

2 medium carrots -- chopped

2 stalks celery -- sliced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 medium onion -- sliced

1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca

1 14 1/2 oz can Italian-style stewed tomatoes

1 6 oz can Italian-style tomato paste

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 bay leaf

1 8 oz pkg hot cooked wide noodles