2 tbsp. oil
1 lb. stewing beef cubes
1 lg. chopped onion
2 qts. water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 c. chopped parsley or celery
1 tbsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 c. wide egg noodles
1 1/2 oz. shredded blue cheese

In a 3 quart pot heat oil and brown beef cubes. Remove and add onions to pot and brown these also. Add water, browned beef cubes, bouillon cubes and parsley to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add basil, pepper and salt, cover and simmer 1 hour more. Bring to a boil again, add the egg noodles and cheese. Heat only until the noodles are done and cheese is blended.