Beef Stew

2 T Oil
1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, cut in cubes
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
2 cans (16 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 c water
2 t chili powder
3 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3 potatoes, diced

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add cubed sirloin steak and cook until browned. Add onion soup mix, tomatoes, water and chili powder. Stir well and heat to boiling. Turn down heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. While meat cooks, prepare vegetables. Add sliced carrots, chopped green pepper and diced potatoes to meat; cook covered for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender and gravy is thickened. Makes 6 servings.

Beef Stew

Corn Bread

1 c all purpose flour
1 c cornmeal
2-4 T sugar
4 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 c milk
1/4 c oil or melted shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl. Stir in milk, oil and beaten egg, beating by hand just until smooth. Heat pan in oven for 5 minutes. Pour batter into pan and bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Top should be golden brown.

If you are short on time, you can use a cornbread mix. Martha White Sweet Corn Bread Mix is very good.

Easy Beef Vegetable Stew and Corn Bread

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