Happy Family Stew

1/4 c Vegetable oil

3 lb Boneless beef chuck

- sirloin top or round - cut into 2-inch cubes 2 Onions, choppped

2 Garlic cloves, chopped

4 c Canned plum tomatoes

- w/ juice, chopped 1 1/2 cn Canned beef stock

1 c Mild green chilies

- drained and chopped 1 tb Fresh oregano, chopped -OR-

- 1 tsp dried 2 ts Ground cumin

3 tb Worcestershire sauce

Salt Freshly ground pepper 3 c Cooked rice

1. Heat enough oil to cover bottom of large, heavy pan until oil is

sizzling. 2. Dry meat well; add enough to pan to brown without crowding. Brown on

high heat; turn when brown on one side; brown the second and continue until all sides of meat are completely brown. Remove; set aside. 3. Repeat with rest of meat.

4. Reduce heat; add onions and garlic to pan; cook over low heat until

soft. 5. Return meat with its juice to pan; add next six ingredients; bring

liquid to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. 6. With knife or spoon, break meat up into bite-size pieces. Season with

salt and pepper and serve over rice.