INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds stew beef, cubed ( I used an inexpensive round steak)
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4 cups beef broth (I used two pints of my home made beef stock)
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1 cup onion, chopped
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3 carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 cup celery, sliced (I omitted)
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2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
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28 ounces canned tomatoes (I used two pints of my home canned tomatoes)
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix (Renee’s blend) or
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1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
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1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
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1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram
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1 cup frozen peas, optional