Ingredients

• 1/2 pound beef, cut for stew
• 2 onions
• 2 carrots
• 3 potatoes
• 1 box Japanese curry sauce mix
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• Optional seasonings: 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apricot jam, curry powder