Elk Barley Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 12 lbs elk steaks, cubed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 12 cup chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 34 cup white pearl barley
• 12 cup frozen peas
• 12 cup corn (either canned or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon salt (or less)
• 14 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes (diced or stewed)
• 2 12 cups water
• 1 green pepper, chopped