Braised Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. sliced onion
1 cooking apple, pared, cored and thinly sliced
7 small new potatoes, peeled
4 (2-inch) wedges of cabbage
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can sliced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add meat and brown on all sides.
Add 1 1/2 cups water, onion, apple, salt and pepper to meat.
Cook, covered, over low heat for 1 hour.
Add potatoes and cook 15 minutes more.