Beef Stew Pot

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 2 -4 lbs stew meat (beef, lamb)
• 10 potatoes, peeled & cut into large pieces
• 4 -5 turnips (optional) or 4 -5 parsnips, peeled & cut into large pieces (optional)
• 2 -3 onions
• 8 -10 carrots
• 2 -3 celery ribs
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 -2 fresh tomato, diced (optional)
• 8 ounces frozen peas
• 4 -6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon bay leaf powder

Recipe

• 1 in very large pot, place stew meat& cover with cold water.
• 2 bring to a slow boil.
• 3 skim top often until broth is clear of"junk".
• 4 when broth has cleared, stir in all seasonings, tomato sauce& prepared vegetables (except for peas).
• 5 bring to a boil, stir& turn heat to lo-med.
• 6 (slow simmer).
• 7 stew will make its own thickening.
• 8 simmer 3-5hours.
• 9 stir occasionally.
• 10 stir in peas about 1/2hr before serving.
• 11 adjust seasoning to taste.