Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef (round)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. carrots, cut in cubes
1/2 c. potatoes, cut in cubes
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Cut beef into inch cubes; roll in flour and fry in shortening, browning both sides.
Put meat in saucepan; add boiling water to half cover meat.
Add bay leaf and seasonings; cover and simmer slowly for 2 hours until meat is tender.
Add vegetables; cook until done.
More seasonings or other vegetables may be added.