Chef Alley'S Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. beef stewing meat, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 c. flour
1/2 lb. carrots, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lb. celery, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lb. onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 qt. whole stewed tomatoes
1 qt. cubed or small raw potatoes
1 clove garlic, crushed in salt
small pinch of thyme
2 bay leaves, crumbled

Preparation

Brown meat until golden brown.
Add flour to form a paste. Add garlic, thyme, tomatoes and water to cover.
Cook about 45 minutes, then add all other ingredients and cook until done or when meat is tender.