Best-Ever Beef Stew
["1 1/2 lb. extra lean stew beef", "1/2 bunch carrots", "2 onions", "4 potatoes", "4 c. water", "3 bouillon cubes", "1 bay leaf", "1/3 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. garlic salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "butter"]
["Trim meat and cut into 2-inch cubes. In a large plastic bag, combine flour, garlic, salt and pepper. Shake meat in bag, 3 to 4 pieces at a time, to coat.", "Melt butter in large stew pan and brown meat on all sides on low heat.", "When browned, add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.", "Add bouillon cubes.", "Add bay leaf and simmer 1/2 hour. Add chopped vegetables. Increase heat and cook an additional 1 hour.", "Thicken with flour and water.", "Heat through and serve."]
["extra lean stew beef", "carrots", "onions", "potatoes", "water", "bouillon cubes", "bay leaf", "flour", "garlic salt", "pepper", "butter"]