Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 pounds lean beef, cut in small cubes
• 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pinch thyme
• 1 dozen baby carrots, or 4 to 6 small carrots, sliced
• 3 large potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 8 ounces small white boiling onions, fresh peeled or frozen

Preparation: