Michelle's Oven Beef Stew

karen in tbay's Note:

My co-worker shared her stew recipe with me and the children devoured it. This recipe could be halved easily but the flavor gets better as leftovers for work.

• Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs beef stew meat (or cut up a roast)
• 2 onions , diced
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can water
• 4 carrots , diced
• 3 potatoes , cubed
• 3 slices turnips , cubed
• 2 stalks celery , chopped (with leaves)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 (10 ounce) can mushroom pieces (do not drain)
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

season with

• salt or pepper or fresh basil or dry basil or thyme

Directions:

1. Coat beef cubes with seasoned flour and brown.
2. Transfer to casserole dish and add remaining ingredients. (Opt - add some clamato juice).
3. Bake 4 1/2 to 5 hours at 300°F.