Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3             pounds  stew beef -- cut in 1/2" cubes
  2             medium  onions -- chopped
                        cooking oil
     1/2           cup  raisins
     1/4      teaspoon  cloves and cinnamon
     1/4      teaspoon  nutmeg -- mace and pepper
  1         tablespoon  white vinegar -- or to taste
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Brown the beef in a skillet in a small quantity of oil. Place browned beef *and its juices* in a stewpot. Add more oil (if necessary) to the skillet; saute onions until tender and translucent. Add onions to stewpot. Add raisins and spices to the meat mixture, along with a small quantity of water (approximately 1/2 cup). There should be just enough water to prevent scorching and to help form the gravy. Bring stew to a boil and reduce immediately to a simmer. Simmer, covered, until meat is tender (about 1-1/2 to 2 hours). Stir occasionally. Add water as necessary. When beef is cooked, add vinegar and salt. Cook a few minutes more.

Nutritional Information:

306 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 78g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 16mg Sodium