Beef Stew
["2 to 2 1/2 lb. beef chunks", "2 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "2 large onions, diced", "6 potatoes, cut in chunks", "4 carrots, cut in chunks", "salt and pepper to taste", "diced celery", "1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes"]
["Brown beef with onions in oil in a heavy pan.", "Add about 2 cups boiling water and simmer until meat is tender.", "Add other ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender."]
["beef chunks", "vegetable oil", "onions", "potatoes", "carrots", "salt", "celery", "tomatoes"]