Beef A La Mode - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 lb. beef round or chuck
3 slices bacon
1/4 c. flour seasoned with salt and pepper
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. water
1/2 c. sliced onions
6 small carrots cut in 2-inch lengths
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 1/2 c. peas

Preparation

Rub meat, to coat, with bacon.
Then coat on all sides with seasoned flour.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven; brown the meat on all sides.
Add 1 cup of water and onions, cover and simmer 3 to 4 hours until meat is tender.
Add more water during cooking as necessary.
Add the carrots, potatoes and peas about 20 minutes before the meat is done.
Put meat on platter.
Arrange vegetables around it.
Cover with brown gravy.