Beef, Potato, Zucchini And Tomato Stew

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat nonstick skillet until it is hot; add beef, and saute over medium-high heat until beef browns, stirring to separate.

2. Step 2

   Chop whole onion, and when beef is cooked, push it to the side of the pan and saute the onion over medium heat until it softens, just a couple of minutes.

3. Step 3

   Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes, and add to the pan.

4. Step 4

   Scrub potatoes, cut into ¼-inch dice and add to pan. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat.

5. Step 5

   Meanwhile scrub, trim and cut zucchini into ¼-inch rounds, and add to pan along with the tomato paste with salt and pepper.

6. Step 6

   Wash and chop basil. A couple of minutes before vegetables are tender but still firm, stir in basil and finish cooking.