Carolyn's Birthday Tomato Beef Stew

4 T flour
4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
4 lbs cubed beef
4 T. shortening
6 C. water
2 C. tomato soup
2 small chopped onion
6 small sliced carrots (Carolyn grated)
6 chopped potatoes (Carolyn cubed small)
2 ribs celery

Brown meat in shortening and add flour, salt and pepper.  Add water, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours (You can freeze at this point).  Add the rest of the ingredients.  Cook about 30 minutes until tender.