Homey Beef Stew

• 1½ pounds stew beef
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 4 cups

Cut the beef into bite-size cubes. Place the beef and the oil in a large stew pot and stir, over medium heat, until brown. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cover and let the mixture boil, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add the lima beans, peas, and corn, then continue cooking another 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat is tender. Lower the heat and a