Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 lb. lean beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. hot water
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. thyme
6 small carrots, sliced
6 small onions (whole)
6 potatoes, pared and quartered
1 c. sliced celery

Preparation

Combine flour and salt in a paper bag.
Drop in beef, a portion at a time, and shake until coated.
In a heavy kettle or pot, brown beef over low heat in hot oil.
Stir water, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add vegetables.
Cover; simmer until vegetables are done.
Serves 6.