Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Brown meat in cooking oil in a Dutch oven.
Add water, onion, seasonings and tomato paste.
Cover and simmer for 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir in potatoes, carrots and green pepper.
Simmer 30 minutes. Add more water, if necessary.
Stir in remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 minutes more.
Will serve 10 people.