Add some vegetable oil to a stew pot. Brown stew meat. Saute onion and garlic. Add enough water to cover. Boil for 1-1/4 hours. Add the remaining vegetables. Cover partially and simmer until potatoes are slightly under done.
To Freeze: Place stew in freezer containers.
To Reheat: Either defrost or reheat from frozen in a covered pot until potatoes are fully cooked.