Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 3 c. hot water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 large potato, cut into pieces
• 1 medium turnip, cut into pieces
• 2 medium carrots, cut into pieces
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into pieces
• 1 medium stalk celery, cut into pieces
• 1/2 tsp. bottled brown bouquet sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 c. cold water
• 2 Tbsp. flour