Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 lb. chuck or bottom round, cut in 2-inch pieces*
• 1 tsp. salt (if desired)
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. paprika (if desired)
• 1 qt. water
• 1 (16 oz.) can stewed or diced tomatoes
• 2 cans beef broth
• 4 medium potatoes, sliced
• 1 to 2 c. thinly sliced carrots
• 1 c. diced celery
• 1/2 c. onion (if desired)