Mama'S Irish Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean beef chuck, cubed
2 Tbsp. fat
4 c. water
6 medium carrots, diced
4 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 small onion, sliced
1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Roll beef chunks in flour and coat well. Melt fat in a large saucepan.
Brown beef slowly and thoroughly.
Add 4 cups water. Cover tightly and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
At the end of 1 hour, if beef cubes are not completely covered, add 1 cup of water.
Add carrots, potatoes and onion to saucepan.
Cover tightly and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.