Vegetable Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean, boneless beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. oil
• 2 c. water
• 2 c. tomato juice
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. hot sauce
• 1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 c. peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. frozen English peas
• 1 Tbsp. sugar