Beef And Tequila Stew

Servings: 6 2 lb Meat; *

1/4 c Unbleached Flour

1/4 c Vegetable Oil

1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Medium

2 Bacon; Slices, Cut Up

1/4 c Carrot; Chopped

1/4 c Celery; Chopped

1/4 c Tequila

3/4 c Tomato Juice

2 T Cilantro; Fresh, Snipped

1 1/2 t Salt

15 oz Garbanzo Beans; 1 Can

4 c Tomatoes; Chopped, 4 Medium

2 Cloves Garlic;Finely Chopped

* Meat should be beef boneless chuck, tip or round, cut into 1-inch ~

- Coat beef with flour. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Remove beef with slotted spoon and drain. Cook and stir onion and bacon in same skillet until bacon is crisp. Stir in beef and remaining ingredients. heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour.
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