Cajun Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. garlic salt or 1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. ginger
3 lb. chuck roast, cut in 2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. bacon fat or shortening
1 pt. canned whole tomatoes
3 medium onions, sliced
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. molasses
6 to 8 carrots, cut in diagonal 1-inch pieces
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients and sprinkle on beef cubes.
Brown in fat in Dutch oven.
Add next 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 hours.
Add carrots and raisins; simmer 30 minutes longer or until carrots are tender.
Serve with cornbread, brown rice and salad.
Makes 10 servings.