Beef Stew

Directions

1. In a large stew pot, cover all ingredients except potatoes and flour with cold water to 2 inches above ingredients.
2. Bring to a rapid boil and then cut back heat to medium low.
3. Cook until meat is very tender (may take several hours).
4. Add the potatoes and cook until done (but not mushy).
5. Take up 1 cup of the broth in a bowl with a deep well and whisk the flour into it.
6. Once flour is dissolved, slowly pour the mixture back into the pot, stirring the whole time to mix well.
7. Return the heat to medium until stew is thick and bubbly