Bag 'o Beans and Beef Stew

From one of my CD cookbooks. Add a crispy bread and coleslaw and you've got it all.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs stewing beef
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 12  ounces  mixed  dried beans (black beans, lentils, pintos, kidney)
• 1  large onion
• 2  lbs tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 3  teaspoons cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
•  salt & pepper
• 2  diced potatoes
• 2  diced carrots
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced celery

Directions

1. Wash beans thoroughly. Soak in salt water overnight then drain beans.
2. Brown lightly floured stew meat in heavy pot. Add beans, onion, tomatoes, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer three hours.
4. Add diced potatoes, celery and carrots. Simmer one hour longer or until vegetables are tender.