Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Coat beef with flour.
2. 2
   In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil.
3. 3
   Brown meat in oil.
4. 4
   Remove meat from pan as it browns.
5. 5
   Leave meat drippings in pan and add onion.
6. 6
   Cook until tender.
7. 7
   Stir in 3 or 4 tablespoons of flour and 1 cup of water.
8. 8
   Cook until thickened. Add tomato paste, seasoning mix, salt and rest of water (add water gradually).
9. 9
   Stir until smooth.
10. 10
    Add meat and heat to boiling; stir constantly.
11. 11
    Reduce heat to low and cover.
12. 12
    Simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
13. 13
    Add carrots and cook 1/2 hour. Add potatoes and cook until carrots and potatoes are done.
14. 14
    Add peas and heat 5 minutes more.