Hearty Beef Stew - Lhj

Yield:	10 Servings
Categories:	Beef

2	ts	Minced garlic
1 1/2	ts	Salt
2	lb	Beef round steak; trimmed of all fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3	c	Finely chopped onions
1/2	ts	Thyme
1/2	ts	Freshly ground pepper
16	oz	Whole tomatoes in juice
2	tb	Tomato paste
2	lb	Small red potatoes; halved or quartered
2	lb	Carrots; cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1	lb	White mushrooms; trimmed and quartered
10	oz	Frozen peas; thawed