Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Beef Stew a la Italia

1½ lbs. lean beef chuck, cut into 1” cubes

1 lg. onion, cut into thin wedges

2 cloves minced garlic

1 (28-oz.) can plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped

1 lg. baking potato, peeled & cut into ¾” chunks

2/3 cup Pace Picante sauce

1 t. dry basil leaves, crushed

½ t. dry oregano leaves

½ t. salt

1 lg. green pepper, cut into 1” pieces

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese


Place meat on rack of broiler pan.  Broil 4” from heat until lightly browned, turning once.  Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.  Add meat, tomatoes, potato, Pace Picante, basil, oregano and salt; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.  Stir in green pepper; simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.  Serve with cheese and additional Pace Picante.  MAKES 8 SERVINGS (8 CUPS.)