❶ Heat the cooking oil in a heavy pot. Saute the meat and vegetables, which you have chopped up into pieces small enough for a child to eat easily.

❷ Add the water, skim off the fat once it's come to a boil, and simmer on low to medium heat until the ingredients are softened (about 15 min.).

❸ Turn off the heat for a moment, break up and add the roux. Once it's well dissolved, boil again over low heat until it thickens.