Old-Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 2 lb. chuck or bottom round, cut in 2-inch pieces*
1 tsp. salt (if desired)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika (if desired)
1 qt. water
1 (16 oz.) can stewed or diced tomatoes
2 cans beef broth
4 medium potatoes, sliced
1 to 2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. onion (if desired)

Preparation

*If you want more of a meat flavor, add 2 pounds.
You can also add more vegetables, if you like.