Beef Stew without wine clove

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups[...]

Sprinkle the beef cubes lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour. In a large Dutch oven , sauté for five minutes in olive oil (add a tablespoon of butter[...]