Combine everything in a pot except crabmeat. Add beef cubes at this time and ... crabmeat and steamed crab parts (claws, legs, etc.) at time of simmering. Yields 10-12 servings.
Cut carrots, celery and onion ... and cook in beef broth and water until done ... Bay seasoning and crab meat to broth. In separate ... in a large pan.
Break off claws. Discard small ... and face of crab. Break crab in half ... vegetables, butter and beef broth, and simmer until vegetables are just tender. 12 servings.