Gone All Afternoon Stew

Hot soup hits the spot on a cold day. Here's a recipe of my mother's that is easy and hearty.

Gone All Afternoon Stew

2 pounds stew meat, cubed
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (10 oz.) bag frozen peas
1 can tomato soup
1/2 can water
1 tsp. salt and a dash of pepper
1/4 cup red wine or dill pickle juice

Place beef and vegetables in lightly greased pan (no need to brown meat first). Add soup, water, salt & pepper, wine (or pickle juice). Stir to mix, place on lid and bake in a 275 degree oven for 5 hours.

When I recently made this, I used the pickle juice. Rather than fresh carrots, I used a bag of mixed frozen carrots, broccoli and cauliflower since I had it in the freezer and wanted to use it up and  threw in some corn.  I also increased the temperature and decreased the time to fit my schedule. Hot bread and some fresh fruit can round-out your meal.

Enjoy!