Ingredients
1 can golden mushroom soup
1 can onion soup (not creamed)
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 can water
3 lb beef stew meat (cut in small
1 pieces)
Directions
Put all 3 soups, can of water and stew meat in covered casserole. You
do not have to brown meat before baking. Cook 4 to 5 hours at 325
degrees. This makes a delicious gravy without adding anything else.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Beef; Casserole; Main Dish; Meat; Stew
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