Campfire Stew

1 tbsp. butter
1 lb. beef stew meat
1 tbsp. flour salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 bag baby carrots
1 container button mushrooms, sliced
1 small can tomato paste
1 gallon water
Heat dutch oven over coals until very hot.
Season flour with salt and pepper, dip stew meat into flour, covering well.
Melt butter in pot, add meat and brown well on all sides. Removed meat from pan, add onion and celery.
Cover and let sweat 2-3 minutes.
Add tomato paste and about a cup of water, scrape brown bits from bottom of pan.
Return meat to pan, add potatoes and carrots.
Add enough water to cover vegetables plus an inch.
Cover and let stew simmer until potatoes are done, adding water as needed to keep from scorching.
Ten minutes before serving, add mushrooms and allow stew to come to a boil. Cover and allow mushrooms to cook. Serve.
Very delicious!