Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck roast
2 medium onions
1 lb. carrots
16 oz. can tomatoes
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. basil
1 tsp. black pepper
5 medium potatoes

Preparation

Cube beef and saute in small amount of oil.
Place beef, sliced onions, carrots and tomatoes in a crock-pot.
Add water and spices.
Cook for 2 hours. Add potatoes that have been quartered. Continue cooking until tender.