"Homemade Stew" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

large pkg. chuck, cut up in large squares
potatoes, quarter as many as needed (6)
carrots, 2-inch pieces, as many as needed (8)
1 large onion, cut up
1 can peas
1/2 can water
1 can tomato soup
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Put all ingredients in a cast-iron Dutch oven.
Bake at 275\u00b0 for 4 1/2 to 6 hours.
Serves four.