Old-Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. oil
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 c. beef bouillon
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
6 carrots, peeled and sliced or quartered
1 c. sliced celery
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
12 small white onions
2 medium turnips, peeled and quartered (optional)
4 c. water
1 c. cooked okra (optional)

Preparation

Coat meat with flour; set excess flour aside.
In large skillet or slow-cooking pot with browning unit, heat oil.
Brown meat on all sides.
In slow-cooking pot, combine browned beef, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, bouillon, pepper, salt, sugar and vegetables.
Pour water over all.
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
Turn control on high.
Thicken sauce with flour left over from coating (about 1/4 cup), dissolved in a small amount of water.
Add okra, if desired.
Cover and cook on high 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Makes up to 6 to 8 servings.