Texas Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown beef, adding oil.
If desired, drain.
Add onion, garlic powder, pepper and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
Add tomatoes and cumin.
Reduce heat and cook until done.
Makes 1 quart, 4 servings.