Trade Winds Beef Stew | Blue Flame Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 3 lb (1.5 kg) boneless beef chuck steak, cubed
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 cups sliced onions
• 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cans (10 oz/284 mL each) beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup small pimiento-stuffed olives