Sweet and Sour Beef Stew

¼ cup flour

2 teaspoons salt, divided

Dash of pepper

2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces

¼ cup oil

¼cup water

1½ cup ketchup

¼cup light brown sugar

¼cup vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 large onion (chopped)

4-5 medium carrots, cut into -inch pieces

2-3 ribs celery, cut in -inch pieces

1 can (15 ounces) white cooked potatoes, drained, optional

1 bag (15 ounces) frozen corn or green beans, optional

In a plastic bag, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; add meat and toss to coat. Heat oil in skillet and brown meat on all sides.

In a medium bowl, combine water, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and remaining salt; add to skillet along with onion. Cover and cook over low heat about 45 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add carrots and celery and cook another 45 minutes on low heat or until carrots, celery and meat are tender. Add potatoes and/or beans, if desired and heat through.

Serves six.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 480 calories, 31 g fat (10 g saturated), 18 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 33 g protein, 115 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium.