Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef
2 Tbsp. shortening or cooking oil
4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 tsp. pepper
6 medium sliced carrots
4 medium cubed potatoes
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. corn
3/4 c. green beans
3/4 c. lima beans
1/2 c. peas
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. flour

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown the meat, half at a time in the shortening or oil.
Drain oil; return all the meat to the pan. Add 4 cups water, onions, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 1/4 hours.
Add carrots, potatoes and tomatoes.
Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in corn, beans and peas.
Cook for 10 minutes.