Beef Stew Ala Fitz - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 lb. stew meat
1 large onion
1/2 lb. small fresh carrots
4 to 6 potatoes
2 ribs celery
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. oil

Preparation

In a small plastic bag, put flour, salt, pepper and chili powder.
Add stew meat; shake to coat well.
In heavy pan, heat oil.
Add meat and brown.
Cook meat at medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
You will need to add water to meat occasionally.
This will make a nice gravy.
Add onion and celery; let cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, adding water as needed.
Add carrots and potatoes; cook until tender, adding water as needed.
Serves 6.