Green Bean Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck
1/3 c. flour seasoned with salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. beef drippings
2 medium onions, sliced
4 medium tomatoes, ripe
2 c. boiling water
1 c. green beans, cut in 1/2-inch lengths

Preparation

Have the meat cut in 1-inch cubes; coated with seasoned flour. Heat the drippings in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven; add onions and cook until yellow; add the meat and brown on all sides; add the tomatoes, peeled and quartered, and boiling water.
Cover and simmer gently over low heat, about 1 1/2 hours.
Add beans and continue cooking until meat and beans are tender.
If desired you may remove meat and vegetables.
Thicken gravy and return meat and vegetables to gravy.