Hearty Six-Hour Stew

Really yummy beef stew!! You can bake this in the oven or the slow cooker on low for up to 12 hours. You can also serve this in a hollowed-out pumpkin shell for a holiday touch.

1 pound beef stew cubes
4 carrots, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cut in large chunks
1 bay leaf
1 (1-ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 (10-3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas

Grease dutch oven or heavy pan (or slow cooker pot). Place beef cubes on the bottom. Layer carrots, then potatoes, placing bay leaf on top. In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients and pour over beef and vegetables. Cover with tight-fitting lid. Bake at 250 for 6 hours (or up to 8 hours) or slow cooker on low setting for up to 12 hours.

Serves 4 to 6 hungry goblins.

Source: The Essential Mormon Cookbook