Salt and pepper • sprigs thyme • All purpose flour • Ground allspice • Beef stew meat, cut into one and a half inch cubes • Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered • Carrots, cut crosswise into thirds • 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped • Garlic, finely chopped • Worcestershire sauce • Can mexican style diced tomatoes with green chile • Scallions, sliced •