1-2 lbs. beef stew meat
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1-2 cloves garlic (or more)
4 cans (14 1/2 oz.) beef broth
2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) peeled tomatoes (do not drain)
1-2 cans (15 oz.) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
Worcestershire sauce
Bay leaves
Salt and pepper
Fresh vegetables (any kind) I use cabbage, leeks, broccoli, onions, carrots, mushrooms
Basil and parsley

In large kettle, brown meat in oil and garlic, add canned foods, Worcestershire to taste, onions, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Simmer 2 - 2 1/2 hours until meat is tender. 45 minutes before serving add fresh vegetables -turn up heat a little to cook vegetables. Add more Worcestershire to taste. Fresh or dried basil and parsley (lots). Serve with a wonderful sourdough bread. Sour cream optional.