1 lb. beef cubes
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/2 lb. pearl onions
2 lg. stalks celery, chunked
Salt & pepper to taste
Mushrooms (optional)
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. instant coffee
2 med. carrots, chunked
1 sm. potato, chunked

Put first 5 ingredients and 2 cups water in heavy kettle and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered 1 hour. Add vegetables and simmer until done and gravy is thickened. Makes 4 servings.