1 1/2-2 lbs. Beef cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large onion, cubed
1/2 bunch of Celery, chopped
1 lb. of sliced mushrooms
6-7 New Red Potatoes, washed and quartered
2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed into bite-sized pieces
1 Zucchini, halved and cut into bite-sized slices
1 Yellow Squash, halved and cut into bite-sized slices
1 each, Red, Yellow and Green Pepper, sliced to your choice of style, like cubed or slivered
2 Granny Smith Apples, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 14-oz. cans of chopped Tomatoes plus the juices or 3-4 fresh tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
Other vegetables may be added according to your tastes but this mixture gives a nice color presentation
1 can Vegetable Broth
Apple Juice
Brown the beef, onions, celery and mushrooms in a small amount of oil in a 12 qt stock pot.
Add the rest of ingredients and add enough apple juice to cover the mixture.
Simmer until the vegetables are tender
Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Go sparingly to allow the vegetable flavors to meld)
Posted: 5/9/2011 1:59:45 PM