1 stick butter
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. kitchen bouquet
1 qt. and 1 c. water
1 (20 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. beef base
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 can tomatoes
1 1/2 lb. round steak

Trim and cut steak into small cubes. In a skillet, brown meat and set aside. In a large pot, melt butter and add flour. Slowly add water, stirring constantly. In a separate pot, parboil mixed vegetables, celery, onion and carrots. To large pot, add pepper, beef base, and tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Drain vegetables and add along with meat and kitchen bouquet. Simmer for 30 minutes.