After-Church Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean beef (1 1/2-inch cubes)
2 tsp. salt or adjust to taste
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper or adjust to taste
2 onions, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed (with or without peel)
1 can tomato soup
Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Combine tomato soup and 1/2 can water; sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce; set aside.
Place beef in 3-quart casserole; sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil. Top with celery, carrots and onions. Pour soup mixture over meat and vegetables, coating all pieces.
Cover tightly and bake at 300\u00b0 for 3 hours. Add potatoes and bake an additional 45 minutes.