Ingredients

  • 10 lb. lean stew meat, cubed into 1 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 c. cooking oil
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 cans beef bouillon
  • 6 bay leaves (remove from serving)
  • 2 tsp. mustard seed
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano
  • 3 cans tomato soup
  • 4 pkg. carrots, thickly sliced
  • 2 bunches celery, chopped
  • 2 lb. onions, chopped
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 8 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Method

  • Use an electric roaster.
  • Add cooking oil and preheat to 350°. While roaster is preheating, season meat with salt, pepper, paprika and a dash or two of garlic powder.
  • Add meat to roaster and sear on all sides.
  • After meat is seared, add beef bouillon, garlic powder, bay leaves, mustard seed and oregano.
  • Cook at medium heat 225° until meat is tender, but not falling apart.
  • Add tomato soup; bring to a boil.
  • Add carrots and onions.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add celery and green peppers.
  • Add salt over each addition of vegetables.
  • Use hot water for desired consistency during cooking.
  • Add potatoes and cook until all vegetables are done.
  • Reduce heat to 175°.
  • This will hold ready to serve.