Ingredients
2 1/2 lb beef cubes.(5 cups)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp lard
2 sliced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
28 oz can tomatoes
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp dry chrushed red peppers
2 cup chopped potatoes
2 cup 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 onion and garlic and cook
until soft. Then add tomatoes, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves and
peppers. Cover and simmer 2 hrs. Add potatoes and carrots and cook
until vegetables are done, about 45 mins.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Dutch Oven; Soup; Stew
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