Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3        tablespoons  flour
  1           teaspoon  black pepper
     1/2      teaspoon  cayenne pepper
     1/2      teaspoon  garlic powder
     1/2      teaspoon  cumin
  1              pound  stew beef -- cut into 1 inch
                        cubes
  1         tablespoon  vegetable oil
  1             medium  onion -- chopped in large
                        chunks
  1           teaspoon  dried thyme leaves
  3               cups  beef broth
  1           teaspoon  hot sauce
  2             medium  potatoes -- cubed
  3             stalks  celery -- sliced
  3                     carrots -- sliced

Preparation:

Combine flour, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a plastic bag. Add meat cubes a few at a time, shaking to coat. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add meat and brown. Add onion and thyme. Cook until onion is tender. Add beef broth and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes, celery, and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutritional Information:

187 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (18% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1041mg Sodium