Spanish Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. top round, cubed
• Olive oil for sauteing
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 20-oz. can whole tomatoes, crushed
• 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp. oregano
• 3 whole bay leaves
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1/4 c. water
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1 1-lb. can whole string beans