2 lb. stew meat
2 1/2 qt. water
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 1/2 c. diced carrots
2 c. diced raw potatoes
2 c. frozen or canned mixed vegetables
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. tomatoes
1 1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 c. catsup
1 c. noodles (optional)

Place washed stew meat in Dutch oven. Add water, salt, pepper, bay leaf and parsley. Heat to boiling and skim off. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When meat is done, remove and cut into small pieces. Return meat to pan and reheat to boiling.

Add celery, onions, and carrots. Let this boil for 15 minutes. Add potatoes, vegetables, tomatoes, and catsup. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Delicious with cornbread!