Iron Kettle Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs boneless beef shank cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 pinch Dried basil
• 1 pinch Dried thyme
• 4-5 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 leaf bay
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 large carrots cubed
• 9 small red potatoes diced