Island Beef Stew

This is a fantastic tasting stew!! Who would think that a little molasses in a stew would make a difference?? Very good!!

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boneless beef chuck
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced onion
• 1  teaspoon  celery salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 4  large carrots
• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger

Directions

1. Wipe meat with a damp cloth. Cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Combine flour, mustard and half-teaspoon salt; dredge meat with flour mixture. Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown meat on all sides. Add tomatoes, onion, celery salt, one teaspoon salt and pepper. Mix vinegar, molasses and water; add to meat. Cover and simmer for two hours. Peel and slice carrots. Add to meat with raisins and ginger. Cook 20-30 minutes longer or until carrots are tender.