Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 1/2 cup regular or golden raisins
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
• Hot cooked couscous (optional)
• Chopped toasted almonds (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)