Five-Hour Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. round steak
2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce with cheese
1 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 large red potatoes, cut into eighths
6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 c. coarsely chopped celery
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 slice white bread with crust, cubed

Preparation

Trim excess fat from meat and cut meat into pieces about 1 inch square.
Combine all ingredients in a dutch oven, mixing thoroughly.
Cover tightly and bake in a preheated 250\u00b0 oven for 5 hours.
Stir once or twice during cooking period.
Serves 6.