Louisiana Beef Stew

This Louisiana beef stew features beef, tomatoes, onions, and carrots with a fun twist—raisins and molasses add an unexpectedly sweet and smoky flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 499 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt
• 0.5 teaspoon celery salt
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 0.33333334326744 cup red wine vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, salt, celery salt, ginger, garlic salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over beef.

Step 2

Heat bacon drippings in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add seasoned beef and brown, stirring as necessary. Drain excess fat.

Step 3

Add onions, diced tomatoes, molasses, water, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 4

Add carrots and raisins; simmer until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.