Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless chuck, cut into cubes or stew meat
  • 3 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1/4 head cabbage, cut in 1-inch wedges
  • 3 Tbsp. pearl rice or barley
  • 2 cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans (undrained)

Method

  • Place meat, water, salt and pepper in a large kettle.
  • Slowly bring to a boil.
  • Skim top.
  • Add garlic and bay leaf.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender. Remove bay leaf.
  • Add all fresh vegetables, barley and tomato sauce.
  • Simmer, covered, about 30 minutes.
  • Add beans and continue simmering, covered, for another 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.