2 lb. chuck
Salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
16 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
4-6 med. potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters
2 tbsp. oil
2 1/2 qt. water
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 sm. cabbage, shredded
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

Sprinkle chuck with salt and pepper. Cut into chunks, brown in oil at medium heat. Drain oil. Add water, onion, celery and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil, simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add vegetables and tomato paste; simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour until potatoes are tender. Makes 6 servings.