Pauline Werner's Beef Stew Recipe

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place the meat in a bowl sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Transfer meat to pot season with salt and pepper and brown meat on all sides.

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the meat and mix in onion bay leaf and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low cover and simmer for an hour or until the meat is tender.

Stir in the potatoes carrots and celery. Continue cooking over low heat for 45 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.