Gone-All-Day Stew
["1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato soup", "1 c. water or red wine", "1/4 c. flour", "2 lb. beef chuck, in 2-inch cubes", "3 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch diagonal slices", "6 onions, quartered", "4 medium potatoes, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks", "1/2 c. celery, cut in 1-inch chunks", "12 whole fresh mushrooms", "2 beef bouillon cubes", "1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning", "1 bay leaf", "3 grinds fresh pepper"]
["Mix together soup, water/wine and flour until smooth.", "Combine with remaining ingredients in covered roasting pan.", "Bake at 275\u00b0 for 4 to 5 hours.", "Serve over noodles or with crunchy French bread (to soak up the gravy)."]
["tomato soup", "water", "flour", "beef chuck", "carrots", "onions", "potatoes", "celery", "mushrooms", "Italian seasoning", "bay leaf", "fresh pepper"]