Beef and Walnut Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck steak, cut into 2 inch strips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 large onion, cut in strips
• 1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
• 1 cup tomato juice
• Salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced

Directions

In a large pan, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Cook meat in hot fat until browned on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon to a warmed dish.

Place garlic, peppers, and onion in remaining oil, and lightly fry until onion is clear. Return meat to pan; lightly mix together. Stir in walnut pieces, and cook and stir for one minute. Stir in tomato juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Stir in mushrooms; cook for 20 minutes.