Created by KittenCal on September 3, 2011
Step 1: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, with next 5 spices (using only 1 teaspoon chili powder).
Step 2: Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
Step 3: N a Dutch oven brown beef in hot oil in batches (use enough oil to coat the bottom of your pot) remove the browned beef to a plate or bowl.
Step 4: Add in onions; cook until softened (about 8 minutes).
Step 5: Add in garlic chili flakes and remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
Step 6: Add in the brown beef back to the pot with the stewed tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire sauce, broth, bouillon granules, bay leaf/s and corn; bring to a boil stirring, reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally (season with salt, pepper and hot sauce halfway through cooking).
Step 7: *** At this point if desired you may cool then freeze in batches, thaw in refrigerator overnight, heat on top of the stove then add in potatoes and carrots; cook until veggies are fork-tender.
Step 8: Add potatoes and carrots; cook partially covered 35-40 minutes longer or until tender.