3 tb Flour
1 ts Black pepper
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1/2 ts Cumin
1 lb Stew beef, lean;
-cut into 1" cubes
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 md Onion; chop in large chunks
1 ts Dried thyme leaves
3 c Beef broth
1 ts Hot sauce
2 md Potatoes; cubed
3 Stalks celery; sliced
3 Carrots; sliced
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 1 1/2 hours.