Savory Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
• 1/2 cup sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 large potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped