Hobgoblin Stew

Directions

1. 1
   On plate, combine flour, salt and pepper; set aside.
2. 2
   Cut meat into bite-size cubes, then roll in flour mixture to coat. Reserve flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil in saucepan set on stove top over medium-low heat.
3. 3
   Add meat and brown, stirring occasionally with mixing spoon, then sprinkle in remaining flour mixture.
4. 4
   Add onion; cook until limp.
5. 5
   Add water, garlic powder, thyme and coriander; bring to boil.
6. 6
   Cover and cook over low heat for about an hour.
7. 7
   After the hour is up, add the potatoes, carrots and additional water as needed.
8. 8
   Cover and cook 10 minutes.
9. 9
   dd peas and continue to cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
10. 10
    Stir in evaporated milk. Heat through, but do not boil.
11. 11
    To serve, pour into hollowed-out pumpkin shell which has been decorated to look like a spooky jack-o'-lantern by using a black marker pen.