3 lbs. beef stew, cut in cubes
Seasoned salt
Oil
2 bay leaves
Salt & pepper
1 onion, chopped
Pinch of thyme
2 cloves garlic
6 whole allspice
1 tbsp. parsley
Any vegetables, but not turnips

Roll meat in flour, heat oil brown meat. Cover in Dutch oven with water or 3 cups bouillon or 1/2 bouillon and half water. Add bay leaves, onion, thyme, garlic, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer 2 hours or until tender. 1/2 hour before serving add any or all of these vegetables; fresh carrots, peas, tomatoes, cubed potatoes, partially cooked small onions, canned and frozen vegetables, (if used, cook according to label). Can add 1/2 head of cabbage, cut in wedges.