Louisiana Beef Stew

Beef stew with tomatoes, carrots and raisins, flavored with molasses and served with steamed rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 499 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup molasses
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 4 cups cooked rice
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, salt, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on to the beef.

Step 2

Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot on medium-high heat. Add the bacon drippings. Brown the beef in the pot, stirring as necessary. Drain excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes, onions, vinegar, molasses, and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 4

Add the carrots and raisins and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Serve with steamed rice.