Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
["1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "6 c. hot water", "3 pared medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces", "4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces", "1 green pepper, cut in strips", "1 c. celery, cut into 1-inch pieces", "1/2 c. diced onions", "1 Tbsp. salt", "2 beef bouillon cubes", "1 bay leaf"]
["Mix flour, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper.", "Coat meat with flour mixture.", "Melt shortening in a large skillet; brown meat thoroughly.", "Add water; heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender."]
["flour", "salt", "pepper", "beef stew meat", "shortening", "hot water", "potatoes", "carrots", "green pepper", "celery", "onions", "salt", "bay leaf"]