Gone-All-Day Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 cup water or red wine
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 6 white onions or yellow onions, quartered
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
• 12 large fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced celery