Herbed Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew meat (1-inch cubes)
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
3 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsp. pepper
1 to 2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. rosemary, crushed
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. ground marjoram
2 bay leaves
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 c. peeled potatoes
2 c. sliced carrots
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen kernel corn
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Brown meat in oil in a Dutch oven.
Add water, onion, seasonings and tomato paste.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Stir in potatoes, carrots and green pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
Add additional water if necessary.
Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.