Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 lb beef stew meat
1 None bay leaf
3 None black peppercorns
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 None parsley root or small turnip, cubed
3 None carrots, cubed
1 None small celery, cubed
1 None medium onion, diced
1 1/4 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 1/4 lb savoy cabbage, chopped
1 None leek, sliced

Preparation

In a large pot, cover beef with water. Bring to a boil, cover then simmer for about 1 hour, removing any foam as necessary. Add bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic, parsley root (or turnip, if using), 1 carrot, celery and onion, cover and simmer for an additional 1 hour.
Remove meat and chop into bite-sized pieces. Strain broth into a clean pot, add remaining raw vegetables and chopped beef. Cook for another 30 mins, season and serve.