Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. stew beef
6 medium potatoes
6 medium carrots
3 stalks (stems) celery
1 medium onion
1/2 c. flour (season with salt and pepper; optional)
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Cut beef into 1-inch cubes.
Coat with flour.
Heat oil in frying pan.
Brown coated beef, 1/4 at a time.
Cut vegetables into 1 to 2-inch pieces.
Combine all prepared ingredients in a 5-quart Dutch oven.
Fill with water, just enough to cover.
Bring to a slight boil.
Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours (the longer the better).
Season to taste.