Braised Beef with Noodles

Directions

Brown beef cubes in saucepan until well browned.

Add 1½ cups water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

Cover and cook over low heat until beef is almost tender--about 1 hour.

Add onion and celery.

Continue cooking until meat and vegetables are tender--about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaf.

Mix flour and water until smooth.

Stir into beef mixture.

Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened--about 2 minutes.

Serve over noodles.