Basic Beef Stew--Very Hearty! Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's works well)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1 lb stew meat (beef)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, chopped (I like to use flash-frozen pre-chopped)
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped