Beef Stew Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -4 lbs stew meat (beef, pork)
10 potatoes, peeled & cut into large pieces
4 -5 turnips (optional) or 4 -5 parsnips, peeled & cut into large pieces (optional)
2 -3 onions
8 -10 carrots
2 -3 celery ribs
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 -2 fresh tomato, diced (optional)
8 ounces frozen peas
4 -6 cups water
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic
3 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon bay leaf powder

Preparation

In very large pot, place Stew Meat& cover with cold water.
Bring to a slow boil.
Skim top often until broth is clear of\"junk\".
When broth has cleared, stir in all Seasonings, Tomato sauce& prepared Vegetables (except for Peas).
Bring to a boil, stir& turn heat to lo-med.
(Slow simmer).
Stew will make its own thickening.
Simmer 3-5hours.
Stir occasionally.
Stir in Peas about 1/2hr before serving.
Adjust seasoning to taste.