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