Bankruptcy Beef Stew

My husband and I both put each other through college. We found the name "Bankruptcy Stew" very fitting! We also found that chatting while chopping up the vegetables was a good time to catch up with each other. This makes a thick and hearty stew-who says there isn't a silver lining in every cloud!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  round steaks (chopped into bite size pieces)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 4  large potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1  green pepper (chopped)
• 1  celery (, sliced)
• 3  carrots (thinly sliced)
• 1  yellow onion (chopped)
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  bay leaf
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large non stick skillet brown beef cubes over medium heat.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 hour over medium heat or until meat is tender.
4. Stir occasionally.
5. May add more water if mixture becomes too thick.
6. Enjoy, may serve with French crusty bread.