Beef-And-Celery Root Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 to 4 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
• 2 medium onions, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef consomme
• 1 cup dry red wine or water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• Hot cooked rice