Southwestern Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup lard
• 2 quarts water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (store bought, your own recipe or Chili Powder)
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 6 small onions, peeled and quartered (more if desired)
• 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 carrots, peeled and quartered

Directions

1. 1

   Heat lard in a large pot.

2. 2

   Dredge meat in flour and brown in hot fat.

3. 3

   Add water and seasonings; simmer until meat is tender.

4. 4

   Add onions and continue cooking for 20 minutes; add remaining vegetables and cook until vegetables are tender.