How To make Spicy Stew

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, cut into 1 inch
Cubes 1 tb Vegetable oil
1 md Onion, chopped 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. Serves 6. Source: More Cajun Cooking, Modern Publishing, New York, NY Copyright 1990 SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 2/93