Gone All Day Stew
["1 1/2 to 2 lb. cubed beef", "5 medium potatoes", "5 stalks celery", "5 medium onions", "3 carrots", "1 medium head cabbage", "1 bay leaf", "1 large can tomatoes", "1 clove garlic (optional)"]
["Dice potatoes and onions.", "Cut celery in 1-inch lengths.", "Cut up carrots.", "Slice cabbage in small slices.", "Add tomatoes, bay leaf and garlic clove.", "Add 4 cups water.", "Cook all in large roasting pan (covered) in oven for 4 to 6 hours at 300\u00b0."]
["cubed beef", "potatoes", "stalks celery", "onions", "carrots", "head cabbage", "bay leaf", "tomatoes", "clove garlic"]