Ingredients

  • 1 (4 lb.) 7-bone roast
  • 2 soup bones (optional)
  • 3 tsp. salt or more
  • cold water
  • 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 carrots, chopped medium fine (about 1 1/2 c. )
  • 2 large onions, chopped medium fine (about 1 1/2 c.)
  • 6 stalks celery, chopped medium fine (about 1 1/2 c.)
  • parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or fresh peas (about 1 1/2 c.)
  • 1 c. chopped cabbage or broccoli
  • 1/2 c. uncooked rice

Method

  • Place roast, soup bones and salt in large kettle.
  • Barely cover with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover.
  • Simmer for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until tender.
  • Remove meat and bones from kettle.
  • Strain liquid (there should be about 5 or 6 cups; if not, add water). Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are just tender.
  • Meanwhile, cut meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Add meat to kettle, stirring gently.
  • Add hot water if thinner stew is desired.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve piping hot in bowls. Makes 8 servings.