*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Herbed Beef Stew

Recipe By     : Marlene Severson, Taste of Home, Feb/Mar 93
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            stew meat  -- 1" cubes
   2      tbl           oil
   3      c             water
   1      lg            onion  -- chopped
   2      tsp           pepper
   1      tsp           salt  -- optional
   1 1/2  tsp           garlic powder
   1      tsp           dried rosemary  -- crushed
   1      tsp           dried oregano
   1      tsp           dried basil
   1      tsp           marjoram
   2                    bay leaves
   6      ounces        tomato paste
   2      c             potatoes  -- cubed
   2      c             carrots  -- sliced
   1      lg            green pepper  -- chopped
  10      oz            frozen green beans
  10      oz            frozen peas
  10      oz            frozen corn
     1/4  lb            mushrooms  -- sliced
   3      med           tomatoes  -- chopped

Brown meat in oil in a Dutch oven.  Add water, onion, seasonings, and 
tomato paste.  Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. 
Stir in potatoes, carrots, and green pepper; simmer 30 minutes.  Add 
additional water if necessary. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and 
simmer 20 minutes.


                   

                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -