Chuck Wagon Stew

(Courtesy of Chris Signer)

Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs. cut up stew meat (5 cups)
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. lard/ Crisco
2 medium onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2-1 tsp. dry crushed red peppers, optional
2 c. chopped potatoes
2 c. chopped carrots

Directions:
Coat beef in a mixture of flour, paprika, 1 tsp. chili powder and salt.  Brown in hot fat in a large Dutch oven.  Add onions and garlic then cook until soft.  Add tomatoes, cinnamon, chili powder, cloves and peppers.  Cover and simmer 2 hours.  Add potatoes, carrots and celery then cook until vegetables are done, about 45 minutes.

Serve with biscuits or corn bread.  Also tastes good with a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheese.

Note~ Omit the crushed red pepper if you do not want it too spicy.