Beef Stew without peas lard

itemscope itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2[...]

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 1/2 cups halved mushrooms (about 8 ounces) 2 cups diagonally cut carrot 1 1/2[...]

2 medium onions, quartered lengthwise 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon each ground paprika and cayenne (see notes) 1 teaspoon each[...]