Family Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless stew meat
1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 1/4 c. water
3 medium onions, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cut in cubes
5 medium carrots, quartered
1 1/2 c. frozen peas

Preparation

Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
Combine flour, salt and pepper.
Coat beef cubes with mixture.
Brown meat thoroughly in hot oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven.
Sprinkle remaining seasoned flour over meat.
Stir well.
Add water and cover.
Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, until meat is tender.
Add onions, potatoes and carrots; simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add peas and simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.