Chuck Wagon Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 lb. lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground thyme
• 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 6 small carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 Tbsp. melted Crisco
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
• 6 potatoes, cut up
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 c. frozen peas