2 lb. chuck roast
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. flour
2 bay leaves
2 med. onions, peeled & quartered
1 c. sliced celery
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
4 med. carrots, sliced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
2 med. potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 c. water

Combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge meat in flour. Brown in small amount of hot fat. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and bake in 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove bay leaves. Cut meat into small pieces. Thicken with small amount of flour, if desired.