Beef Stew

1. 1

   Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat each piece of beef with it.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven and brown the meat over moderate heat.

3. 3

   Remove meat as necessary to brown remaining meat.

4. 4

   Return all meat to the pot.

5. 5

   Dissolve beef stock cube in 2 cups boiling water and add to pot with meat.

6. 6

   Add bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Lower heat, cover, and simmer slowly until the meat is tender.

8. 8

   Add onions, carrots, and potatoes; stir to mix ingredients, and cook for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Add peas, and continue simmering until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

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