Big Brother Ted's Veggie Beef "stoup"!

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 5 -6 lbs chuck roast (not too lean) or 5 -6 lbs stewing beef, in 1-inch to 2-inch cubes (not too lean)
• 5 lbs potatoes, in 1-inch cubes with skins
• 5 lbs frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (29 1/2 ounce) can corn or 1 (1 lb) bag frozen corn
• 1 medium firm head of cabbage, in 1-1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 (4 ounce) jar of minced garlic
• 2 (29 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (if you like a little kick-use tomatoes with green chili's)
• 6 medium onions, quartered
• 3 tablespoons dried italian seasoning
• salt & pepper
• 1 (49 1/2 ounce) can swanson's beef broth

Recipe

• 1 large stock pot (4 gal or more).
• 2 brown beef, put in stock pot, add frozen veggies, garlic and potatoes, stirring to mix, then add onions, cabbage and stir in seasonings. add broth to cover. bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours until potatoes and meat are tender.
• 3 makes approximately 3-31/2 gal. feeds 10-12 "stoup" lovers. serve with fresh baked bread or crackers with real butter -- to heck with cholesterol (his words!). even better the next day!