FRIENDSHIP STEW

2 pounds ground beef
4 one-pound cans Italian-style crushed tomatoes
2 medium white or yellow onions
4 large potatoes
1 one-pound can yellow corn
1 one-pound can green beans
1 8 1/4 ounce can sliced carrots
2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp. Crushed oregano
1 6-ounce frozen green peas

Brown the ground beef and drain. Place canned tomatoes in a four- quart stock pot. Peel and coarsely chop onions & potatoes. Add to tomatoes. Add beef and remaining ingredients, except the peas. Bring the stew to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer slowly for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add peas and cook five minuets longer. Serve with bread. Serves about 8. You can make this stew by leaving out any one of the ingredients, except the tomatoes.

Margo