Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. boneless stew beef
2 Tbsp. oil
3 c. water
3 medium onions, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes
5 medium carrots, quartered
1 1/2 c. frozen peas
1/4 c. water

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and pepper.
Coat meat with seasoned flour. Save remaining flour.
Brown meat in hot fat in a 4-quart saucepan. Add water and cover tightly.
Simmer until meat is tender, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Add onions, potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add peas.
Cover and simmer until all vegetables are tender.
Blend 1/4 cup water with remaining flour. Add to stew, stirring gently.
Cook until thickened.