Simple Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chopped steak or tenderloin
3 to 4 large carrots, chopped
4 to 5 potatoes, chopped
3 to 4 stalks celery
2 large onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Preparation

Brown beef in bacon grease.
Chop veggies in large pieces and add to the meat in a large Dutch oven. Add bay leaf and 2 cups water. Cook 1 to 2 hours or until tender.