Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. beef cubes
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large potatoes, cut into cubes
• 2 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1/2 can water