Cecil'S Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. stew meat (1-inch cubes)
1 stick oleo/butter
1 small bunch celery (2 c.)
1 medium onion
1 green pepper
1 small bunch carrots
5 medium potatoes
1 pkg. onion soup mix
salt and pepper to taste
2 heaping Tbsp. m.s.g.

Preparation

Brown meat in oleo over medium heat.
Cover with water and cook 45 minutes.
Add celery, pepper, carrots and onion.
Cover with water and cook 1 hour.
Add potatoes, cover and cook 1 hour.
Test for seasoning.
Add onion soup and cook 20 minutes.
Add m.s.g. and more water, if needed.
Never cook fast.
Requires 4 hours of cooking on slow or simmer.
Serves 8 to 12.