Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat each piece of beef with it.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven and brown the meat over moderate heat.
3. 3
   Remove meat as necessary to brown remaining meat.
4. 4
   Return all meat to the pot.
5. 5
   Dissolve beef stock cube in 2 cups boiling water and add to pot with meat.
6. 6
   Add bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Lower heat, cover, and simmer slowly until the meat is tender.
8. 8
   Add onions, carrots, and potatoes; stir to mix ingredients, and cook for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Add peas, and continue simmering until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.