Gone-All-Day Stew

Ingredients

• 1 10 34 oz can tomato soup
• 1 c water or red wine
• 14 c flour
• 2 lb beef chuck in 2-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots cut in 1-inch diagonal slices
• 6 onions quartered
• 4 medium potatoes cut in 1 12-inch chunks
• 12 c celery cut in 1-inch chunks
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 grinds fresh pepper

Directions

1. Mix together soup waterwine and flour until smooth
2. Combine with remaining ingredients in covered roasting pan
3. Bake at 275 for 4 to 5 hours
4. Serve over noodles or with crunchy French bread to soak up the gravy