Old Fashion Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 lb. beef stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 pared medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
1 c. sliced celery, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 c. diced onion
2 Tbsp. shortening
6 c. hot water
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Mix flour, salt and pepper.
Coat meat with flour mixture. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat thoroughly.
Add water; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.