Hobgoblin Stew

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Hobgoblin Stew

Ingredients

Cooking time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Utensils: Measuring cups and spoons, utility knife, plate, saucepan with cover, mixing spoon, can opener. On plate, combine flour, salt and pepper; set aside. 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. Add meat and brown, stirring occasionally with mixing spoon, then sprinkle in remaining flour mixture. Add onion; cook until limp. Add water, garlic powder, thyme and coriander; bring to boil. Cover and cook over low heat 1 hour. After 1 hour, add potatoes, carrots and additional water as needed. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add peas and continue to cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in evaporated milk. Heat through, but do not boil. To serve, pour into hollowed-out pumpkin shell decorated to look like a spooky jack-o'-lantern.