Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stew beef
2 Tbsp. oil
2 tsp. salt
6 each: carrots, onions and potatoes, all chopped
1 c. celery
1/4 c. flour
16 oz. tomato sauce
2 c. hot water
1/4 tsp. basil

Preparation

Coat beef with flour and salt.
In large heavy sauce pan or skillet, brown beef in oil.
Stir in water, sauce and seasoning. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add vegetables and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
Serves 6.