Curry Stew
["2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes", "4 potatoes, pared and quartered", "4 carrots, pared and quartered", "1 lb. small white onions", "5 stalks celery in 1/2-inch slices", "salt and pepper to taste", "garlic to taste", "2 Tbsp. curry powder", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour"]
["In Dutch oven, thoroughly brown meat in 2 tablespoons hot shortening, turning often.", "Add 2 cups hot water; bring to a boil. Add salt, pepper and garlic; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking. Add potatoes and carrots.", "Cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes; test to see if vegetables are tender, then add celery and onions. Add more water if necessary.", "Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend 1/3 cup cold water into the flour and curry powder.", "Stir slowly into hot stew mixture.", "Let simmer another 15 minutes. Serve stew over rice.", "Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["beef stew meat", "potatoes", "carrots", "white onions", "stalks celery", "salt", "garlic", "curry powder", "flour"]