2 lbs. beef chuck roast
2 med. onions, peeled and diced
1 lb. carrots
16 oz. can tomatoes
2 c. water
1 tbsp. basil
1 tsp. pepper
5 potatoes, peeled and diced

Cube beef; saute in small amount of fat; slice onions and saute in fat. Place beef, onions, carrots, tomatoes, basil, pepper and water in large covered pot. Bring to boil; simmer 2 hours. Add potatoes the last 45 minutes.