Lo-Fat Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. very lean beef stew
1 lb. fresh carrots, sliced
6 to 8 medium potatoes, cut in chunks
2 medium onions, sliced
1 (15 oz.) can or larger stewed sliced tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can or larger tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder or to your taste
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Spray roaster with cooking spray or use 1 tablespoon canola oil.
On medium-high brown lean beef, stirring slowly to keep from scorching.
When meat is browned, add salt, pepper, garlic and about 1 quart water.
Cook on medium until meat is tender (approximately 1 1/2 hours).
Add fresh carrots and cook 1/2 hour more; then add potatoes and tomatoes to sauce.
Cook until potatoes are done.
Serve with baked cornbread and fresh tossed salad. Good!