Italian Beef Tips

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg). boneless chuck or rump roast, cut into cubes
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). pepper
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml). oil
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water
• 2 6 oz (168 grm). cans tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml). lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml). oregano
• 1 small carrot, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• hot cooked rice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated parmesan cheese