Herbed Beef Stew*

2 Pounds beef stew meat -- cut in 1" cubes

2 Tablespoons cooking oil

3 Cups water

1 Large onion -- chopped

2 Teaspoons pepper

1 To 2 Tsp salt -- optional

1 1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder

1 Teaspoon rosemary -- crushed

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground marjoram

2 bay leaves

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes

2 cups sliced carrots

1 large green pepper -- chopped

1 package (10 oz) frozen green beans

1 package (10 oz) frozen peas

1 package (10 oz) frozen kernel corn

1/4 pound mushrooms -- sliced

3 medium 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 utnil 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.

YIELD: 10-12 servings