Hot And Hearty Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. beef cubes
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. shortening or lard
1 clove garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
2 c. potatoes, cubed
2 c. carrots, chopped and cut into 1 to 2-inch

Preparation

Coat beef in mixture of flour, chili powder and salt.
Brown in hot shortening or lard in a large Dutch oven.
Add onions and garlic.
Cook until soft, then add tomatoes and crushed red pepper.
Cover and simmer 2 hours, then add potatoes and carrots and cook until vegetables are done, about 45 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.