Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 3 c. water
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. ground marjoram
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 3 c. peeled potatoes, cubed
• 2 c. sliced carrots
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 oz.) frozen green beans
• 1 pkg. frozen peas
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn (whole kernel)
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped