Beef Stew with clove

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison 1/2 cup flour 2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be) salt & pepper, season[...]

1 1/2 lbs stew meat 2 large yams 3 large carrots 1/2 white onion 4 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt or 1 teaspoon liquid smoke[...]