Old Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb chuck or bottom round (cut in 2-inch pieces)
1 tbsp oil
1 qt hot water
2 c diced potatoes
1 c diced turnips
1 c diced celery
1 green pepper, diced
1 c diced onion
1 tbsp salt
2 beef boullion cubes

Preparation

Roll meat in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Brown thoroughly in hot oil. Cover with hot water, simmer 2 hours, adding water if necessary. Add remaining ingredients cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 min. If desired thicken liquid for gravy.
This recipe gets better every time it is reheated. 8 servings.