Beef And Cabbage Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 lbs beef stew meat
2 yellow onions, sliced
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped with juice
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups beef broth
2 cups water
salt and pepper
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Preparation

In a large soup pot over medium heat, let the oil get warm.
Brown the stew meat on all sides for about 6 minutes.
Add in the next 8 ingredients; stir to combine.
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
ADd in the cabbage and raisins and let simmer, uncovered, for 30 more minutes.