Spanish Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb (or other stew meat)
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons shortening (or olive oil)
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 1/2 salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup onion flakes (or 1 onion, finely diced and sauteed)
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup peas (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar