Heat oil in a pan add the meat and sear on both sides on a medium heat .
Add onion, and saute for few minutes add potatoes and carrots cook for 5 more minutes.
Then add tomatoes sauté another 5 minutes.
Add 3 cups of water bring to a boil then cook covered on a low until the stew is thick and the vegetables are tender(add more water if needed).
Serve with rice.