Tomatoes are a crucial ingredient in many cuisines, and having homemade stewed tomatoes on hand makes it easy to pull together innumerable meals quickly and easily. Cooking a hearty beef and bean ...

Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes scallions and peppers and allow the mixture to simmer covered for 40 minutes. Stir in the corn meal dillweed basil and sunflower seed butter ...

Cook, stirring from time to time, until soft. Add the tomatoes and beans, stir well and cover, simmer for 10 minutes. Add a little water if the stew is too thick. Add the parsley, season to taste ...