Old-Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
flour
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. salt
1 or 2 bay leaves
5 to 6 medium potatoes, quartered
4 to 6 carrots, quartered
3 medium onions

Preparation

Roll meat cubes in flour; brown in a Dutch oven with vegetable oil.
Cover with water; add salt and bay leaves.
Simmer slowly for about 2 hours, adding water if needed, until tender.
Add potatoes, carrots and onions.
Simmer for 30 minutes more or until vegetables are done and liquid has thickened into gravy.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.