Curried Beef Stew

This beef stew is jazzed up with a little curry powder and ginger.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean beef, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 scant teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• dash pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 small to medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 small to medium potatoes, peeled cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup baby lima beans
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes with juice

Preparation:

In a plastic food storage bag, combine cubed beef, flour, curry powder, ginger, onion powder, salt, and pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery and onion; saute until just tender. Add the beef and any excess flour, stirring well. If necessary, add a little more oil. Continue cooking, stirring, until beef is lightly browned. Add beef broth; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add sweet potato, carrots, potatoes, and lima beans. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Serves 4 to 6.