Johnny's Peanutty Beef Stew

6 to 8 servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups water
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter 

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over
medium-high heat. Add the beef and onions; stir until the beef is browned.
Add the water, tomatoes, green chilies, ground red pepper, and salt. Bring
the mixture to a boil.

2. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1-1/2 hours, or until the
beef is tender. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter with 1 cup stew
juices, slowly stirring in the juices. Stir peanut butter mixture into the
stew and simmer for 2 minutes, or until heated through. 

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve this over a bed of hot cooked rice to enjoy every last bit of flavor.

Dig in - Johnny Reb