3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 beef cubed steaks, cut in strips
3 tbsp. shortening
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 med. potatoes, cut in eighths
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas
1/2 med. green pepper, cut into strips

Mix flour, salt and pepper; coat meat and melt shortening and brown meat. Add onion, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce and 1 tsp. salt; simmer uncovered stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add peas and green pepper, cook about 10 minutes more. For thicker stew, shake 1/3 cup water and 2 tbsp. flour, in a covered container. Add to stew and cook until thickened.