Beef with flour

1 carrot , peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 stalks celery , cut into 1-inch thick pieces 2 potatoes , peeled, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons flour 1[...]

3 lbs swiss steak 1 (7/8 ounce) package au jus mix 2 (7/8 ounce) packages brown gravy mix 3 cups water 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 (7/8 ounce) package[...]

1 large onion , chopped into strings 1/2 fennel bulb , and stalk with leaves chopped 2 celery , stalks chopped 3 garlic cloves , coarsely chopped 2[...]