Grandma Jagger'S Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean beef chunks
1 doz. medium potatoes, peeled and chunked (cut large; will shrink by half)
1 lb. carrots, peeled and chunked
1 onion, diced
1 lb. celery, diced
salt, pepper and garlic to taste

Preparation

Brown beef with spices in hot oil.
(Tip:
Use your boiling pot; saves dishes.)
Drain.
Add vegetables and fill pot with water to 1 inch below top edge.
(Tip:
Don't boil over.)
Bring to a boil, then cook on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serves a small army and tastes great reheated.
Can be cooled and frozen for later.