3 lbs. stew meat
6 c. water
1 c. port wine
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 or more cloves garlic
1 or 2 bay leaves
2 onions, cut in wedges
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/4 c. rice or pearl barley
3 carrots, sliced
1/2 head cabbage, sliced thick
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans

Combine meat, water, wine and salt. Bring to boil; skim. Add pepper, garlic and bay leaves. Simmer, covered for 2 hours or more. Add celery, carrots, onions, cabbage, rice or barley. Pour in tomato sauce, mushrooms and simmer 20 minutes. Add beans and simmer 15 minutes. Add more seasoning if desired.