2 T. flour
1 lb beef stew meat cubes
2 T. oil
12 oz. tiny new potatoes, halved or quartered
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2″ slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 C. beef broth
1 14 oz can chunky chili-style tomatoes
3/4 C. water
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee crystals
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice

Place flour in a plastic bag. Add beef cubes and shake until beef is coated with flour. In a large skillet brown the meat in hot oil. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockpot, place the potatoes, carrots and onion. Add meat. In a bowl stir together beef broth, undrained tomatoes, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, coffee crystals, cumin, ginger and allspice. Pour over all. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls.