Quick Beef Stew
["1 lb. fresh or cooked beef, cubed", "1 Tbsp. oil", "1 onion, chopped", "2 medium carrots, sliced", "4 potatoes, quartered", "1 can or jar mushroom gravy", "water (enough to cover stew)", "2 tsp. or cubes bouillon", "1 Tbsp. parsley", "1 tsp. Italian seasoning and any favorite seasoning you like", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["If using fresh beef, put 1 tablespoon of oil in pan.", "Add beef and fry until brown.", "Add mushroom gravy and a couple cans or jars of water.", "Add seasonings and bouillon.", "Bring to a boil, then simmer while preparing veggies.", "Add and simmer until done.", "If using leftover beef, skip the frying step.", "Serve with warm French bread."]
["beef", "oil", "onion", "carrots", "potatoes", "mushroom gravy", "water", "bouillon", "parsley", "Italian seasoning and any favorite seasoning you like", "salt"]