Meat Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean stew meat
1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
basil
parsley flakes
2 c. potatoes, peeled and diced
1 c. sliced carrots
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/4 c. butter
dash of pepper
garlic salt
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. sliced onion
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Cut meat into 1 1/2-inch cubes and roll in flour.
Put shortening in fryer cooker.
Set thermostat at 350\u00b0.
When sizzling hot, add meat in several portions.
Brown on all sides. Add salt, pepper, bay leaves and water.
Cover and simmer on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until
meat is tender.
Add more water if needed.
Add vegetables and simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes more until they are tender.
With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables onto a serving dish.
Discard bay leaves.
Thicken boiling gravy to desired consistency with flour and water paste, using 1 tablespoon flour to 2 tablespoons cold water for each cup of liquid.
Pour hot gravy over meat and vegetables.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.