Grandma'S Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb. beef, chuck or round steak
2 turnips
4 carrots
1 c. sliced celery
3 medium onions, sliced
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. butter
2 bay leaves
8 to 10 whole allspice
2 to 4 whole cloves
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 1/4 c. beef broth
salt
Brussels sprouts and peas (optional)

Preparation

Cut meat in 1 1/2-inch chunks.
Peel vegetables.
Cut into chunks or wedges.
Brown meat in butter in heavy Dutch oven. Remove and reserve.
Saute vegetables in same pan a few minutes until lightly browned.
Add meat and chopped parsley to vegetables.
Stir in spices and broth.
Add vinegar.
Cover and simmer for 1 3/4 hours or until meat is tender.
Add sprouts and peas.
Cook 5 to 10 minutes longer.
Garnish with red pepper, if used.