Ingredients

  • 1 lb stew meat (about 1 inch square)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 5 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large rutabaga, peeled and chopped
  • 2 -3 large red potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do NOT drain)
  • 4 -6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules (mom swears by Wyler's)
  • 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups frozen cut green beans
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper in small bowl.
  • Heat oil in skillet.
  • Coat the beef in flour mixture, then brown in the skillet.
  • (You can skip this step and just put the beef in the pot raw, but I like the texture this gives the meat -- besides, this is the way mom does it!
  • ).
  • Chop carrots, celery, rutabaga and potatoes into bite-size pieces.
  • Put beef, chopped vegetables and diced tomatoes in large pot.
  • Add water and beef granules.
  • (Pretty much fill the pot here.
  • It should be 2/3-3/4 vegies and meat, the rest water -- but leaves enough room so it doesn't boil over.)
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 40 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the sliced cabbage, green beans, and peas.
  • Taste the broth, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • You can add more beef flavoring if you want.
  • Cook 30 minutes longer.
  • The rutabaga should be fork tender and the cabbage cooked through.
  • Serve with bread or rolls.