Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. enriched flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. salt
  • pepper
  • 2 lb. beef stew, cut in 1 to 2 inch cubes
  • 12 small whole onions
  • 3 stalks celery, cut in 2 inch slices
  • 4 medium carrots, cut lengthwise in quarters
  • 6 small whole potatoes
  • 1 can tomato soup or home canned tomatoes
  • 1 3/4 c. water
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 3/4 c. canned peas or limas, drained

Method

  • Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and dash of pepper; dredge cubes of beef stew in mixture.
  • Brown in a little fat.
  • Place meat in 3 quart casserole.
  • Add onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Combine tomato soup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, dash of pepper, cloves and bay leaf.
  • Heat.
  • Pour tomato mixture over vegetables and meat. Cover.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until meat is tender and potatoes almost tender.
  • Add the peas or limas.
  • Cover and bake 15 minutes longer.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings.