Place 2 tablespoons of flour in a plastic bag. Add meat cubes a few at a time, shaking to coat. Brown meat in hot oil, drain fat. Stir in vegetable juice, water, onion, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until meat is nearly tender. Stir in potatoes, green beans, corn, carrots and celery. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 30 more minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf and serve with biscuits. |