Beef Stew

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Appetizers, Main Dishes, Microwave, Meats

4	tb	Vegetable oil
1/4	c	Flour
		Salt and pepper
2	lb	Boneless lean beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2	c	Water
2		Bay leaves
2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper
1		Clove garlic,peeled & crushd
3	md	Carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
6	md	Potatoes, peeled and cubed
2		Stalks celery, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1/2	c	Catsup
3	tb	To 6 T flour
3/4	c	Cold water
1/2	ts	To 1 t brown bouquet sauce (optional)
10	oz	Frozen peas,partially thawed