Nita s Lamb, Green Beans and Tomatoes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 ½ pounds lamb stew meat

1 large onion, chopped

2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook until meat is browned; stir in beans and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mint. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cooked through and beans are tender.