Never Fail Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. stew beef
flour
oil or shortening
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 large carrots, sliced
2 to 3 medium onions, quartered
3 large potatoes, cubed
2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. tomato juice

Preparation

Salt and pepper beef to taste and roll in flour.
Brown in a skillet with oil or shortening; drain.
Place beef in a casserole dish with the vegetables.