Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stew beef chunks, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups corn, or hominy (I prefer hominy)
  • 3 1/2 quarts water
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large potato, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 1/2 cup dry split peas
  • 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
  • 6 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup lima beans (I dislike lima beans, and substitute edamame or black beans) (optional)
  • 3 cups celery, diced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 orange or yellow or green pepper, diced (bell pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 3 medium tomatoes, cubed

Method

  • In large kettle, cover beef with water and add chopped onion, salt, thyme.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Skim fat from surface.
  • Add split peas, cover and simmer over low heat, 3-4 hours.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning, to taste.
  • Note: if you'd like it thicker, you can add a torn-up piece of bread or two, stir well, and simmer to incorporate.