Michelle's Oven Beef Stew

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.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 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)
• 1⁄2 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.