Brown Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, chunks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
paprika, sprinkle
3 tablespoons oil (or shortening)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups beef stock
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup peas

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika; roll meat in seasoned flour.
Brown in hot oil in Dutch oven or large skillet. Add onion, garlic, bay leaf, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer, covered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until meat is almost tender.
Add potatoes, simmer 15 minutes. Then add onions and carrots; simmer another 15 minutes.
Add celery and peas and simmer 5 minutes more, or until all vegetables are tender.