Ingredients for - Pauline Werner's Beef Stew

1. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
2. Lean beef, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes 2 pounds
3. All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
4. Salt 1 pinch
5. Ground black pepper 1 pinch
6. Onion, diced 1
7. Bay leaf 1
8. Tomato sauce 1 (8 ounce) can
9. Potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 2
10. Carrots, cut into large chunks 4
11. Celery, thickly sliced 3 stalks

How to cook deliciously - Pauline Werner's Beef Stew

1 . Stage

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place the meat in a bowl, sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat. Transfer meat to pot, season with salt and pepper, and brown meat on all sides.

2 . Stage

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the meat, and mix in onion, bay leaf, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for an hour or until the meat is tender.

3 . Stage

Stir in the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Continue cooking over low heat for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.