Old-Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stew beef
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. salad oil
2 c. water
3/4 c. tomato juice
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
4 potatoes, cubed
6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 lb. small whole onions

Preparation

Cut beef into 1-inch pieces.
In a paper bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.
Add meat, a few pieces at a time.
Close bag and shake to coat.
Repeat with remaining meat.