Beef Stew

• 3 pounds beef stew meat
• 3 tablespoons flour
• dash of salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and 1-inch diced
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and 1-inch diced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can tomato sauce (optional)

In a large bowl, toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper. In a large pot, brown beef with oil. Add water to cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until beef is tender. Add carrots and onion and simmer for 30 minutes. Add potatoes and water to cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Add beef broth and tomato sauce and stir. Heat to boiling.

Serve with rice.