Fantastic Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. round steak, cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 5 Tbsp. butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cup water, divided
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cans small onions, undrained
• 3/4 cup walnut halves
• 1/2 lb. Jack cheese, cubed

Directions

Brown meat and diced onion in butter. Season to taste. Combine 1/2 cup water, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaf; add to meat. Simmer for 1 hour. Add remaining water and onions; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve. Serves 6.

By Robin from Washington, IA