Beef And Walnut Stew

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Stir in mushrooms; cook for 20 minutes.

beef chuck steak, butter, vegetable oil, clove garlic, red bell pepper, onion, walnut pieces, tomato juice, salt, ground black pepper, fresh mushrooms

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/45254/beef-and-walnut-stew/ (may not work)