Beef with potatoes

2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar 4 -5 lbs beef brisket 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine 1 (2 ounce)[...]

5 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat (in 1 inch chunks) 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2-3 Tbsp[...]