Beef Stew

BEEF STEW
2 pounds beef (1 1/2" thick)
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 medium potatoes, pared, quartered
1 large onion, peeled, chopped
1 small head cabbage, chopped
10 carrots, peeled, chopped
1 10 oz. package frozen peas
Trim excess fat from meat; cut into cubes. Combine
flour, salt & pepper then cover meat cubes. Melt
shortening in oven then brown meat on all sides. Add
onion, garlic, water, tomatoes & Worcestershire sauce;
cover. Cook until meat is fork tender. Add potatoes,
cabbage carrots, and large onion; cook until tender. Add
peas and cook through. Serves 4-6.