Spicy Beef Stew

A friend of mine received this recipe from her mother-in-law. My husband asks for it frequently so I double the batch!

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs stew beef chunks
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope  onion soup mix
• 3  cups water
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2  carrots (cut up)
• 1  celery (cut up)
• 2  medium potatoes (cut up)
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Brown beef in oil.
2. Drain off excess oil.
3. Mix soup mix, tomatos, water and chili powder.
4. Cook uncovered 30 minutes.
5. Add vegetables and cook 45 minutes.