Slumgullion Stew

By adventurefamily5

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 # Beef Stew Meat, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3-5 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 red potatoes, diced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 can black eyed peas(optional)
• 1 can tomatoes, chopped
• 4-6 cups water
• 1 tsp. thyme, marjoram or savory
• 1 Bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste
• ***see optional ingredients in the directions if you'd like to add these.

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the meat over high heat with 1-2 TB olive oil in a dutch oven. Saute onion with meat. Add carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, seasonings and water and simmer for at least 1-2 hours or until the vegetables are tender. You can add leftover veggies such as cabbage, corn, green beans, etc.

Thicken the broth with flour. Add 1/2 cup macaroni in last 1/2 hour cooking, if desired. Adjust seasonings if needed. If you are using stove top, be careful to not overcook.