Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef (round)", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 c. carrots, cut in cubes", "1/2 c. potatoes, cut in cubes", "1 bay leaf", "2 Tbsp. shortening"]
["Cut beef into inch cubes; roll in flour and fry in shortening, browning both sides.", "Put meat in saucepan; add boiling water to half cover meat.", "Add bay leaf and seasonings; cover and simmer slowly for 2 hours until meat is tender.", "Add vegetables; cook until done.", "More seasonings or other vegetables may be added."]
["beef", "salt", "pepper", "flour", "carrots", "potatoes", "bay leaf", "shortening"]