Real Beef Stew, not polictically correct.

1. 1

   Season flour with salt, pepper and cajun seasoning to taste.

2. 2

   After cutting beef stew meat into 3/4 inch pieces, dredge meat in seasoned flour.

3. 3

   In a large stew pot, brown meat in hot olive oil.

4. 4

   Add beef broth, sugar, celery, garlic, bay leaves, wine and hot sauce.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for one hour.

6. 6

   Taste and season to your choice.

7. 7

   Add carrots and potatoes, simmer until vegetables are tender.

8. 8

   Add onions of choice and mushrooms, simmer until onions are tender.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaves.

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    Note: Watch liquid level while simmering, add water if needed, when the stew is completed the the liquid consistency can be thickened by adding instant potatoes if desired.

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