Louisiana Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb bottom round beef roast, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 lb potato, cut in 1/2 inch dice
3 cups diced tomatoes, with their juices
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ginger
salt and pepper

Preparation

Dredge the beef in flour. Heat the oil over med-high heat. Cook the beef for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to moderate, add the onion and garlic to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.
Add the potatoes, tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Return the beef to the pan, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.