Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml).salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). pepper
• 2 lbs (.9 kg). beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). shortening
• 6 cups (1425 ml) hot water
• 3 pared medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 medium turnip, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch slices
• 1 green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup (225 ml) sliced celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced onion
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). salt
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 bay leaf