Chuck Wagon Stew
["1 tsp. sugar", "1/4 c. flour", "2 lb. lean stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes", "2 Tbsp. melted shortening", "2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 tsp. chili powder", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1 bay leaf", "2 peeled tomatoes, quartered", "1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth", "6 small potatoes, peeled and quartered", "6 carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces", "6 whole small onions, peeled", "3 to 4 stalks celery, in 2-inch pieces", "1 c. frozen green peas", "3/4 c. water"]
["Combine sugar and flour. Coat beef with mixture and brown in hot shortening.", "Add seasonings, tomatoes and broth.", "Cover and simmer over low heat about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is almost tender (add up to 3/4 cup water as necessary).", "Stir in vegetables except peas; cover and cook about 30 minutes.", "Add peas. Cover and cook about 15 minutes more. Serves 6 to 8."]
["sugar", "flour", "lean stew meat", "shortening", "salt", "pepper", "chili powder", "thyme", "bay leaf", "tomatoes", "beef broth", "potatoes", "carrots", "onions", "stalks celery", "frozen green peas", "water"]