Autumn Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 12 small red potatoes, halved
• 1 lb carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper