Spicy stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsFlour
1teaspoonBlack pepper
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonCumin
1poundsStew beef, cut into 1 inch
Cubes
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumOnion, chopped in large
Chunks
1teaspoonDried thyme leaves
3cupsBeef broth
1teaspoonHot sauce
2mediumsPotatoes, cubed
3Stalks Celery, sliced
3Carrots, sliced

Directions

Combine flour, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a plastic bag. Add meat cubes a few at a time, shaking to coat.

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add meat and brown. Add onion and thyme. Cook until onion is tender. Add beef broth and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes, celery, and carrots.

Cover and simmer for 1½ hours. Serves 6.

Source: More Cajun Cooking, Modern Publishing, New York, NY Copyright 1990 SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 2/93