Crites Family Stuff

Ingredients for 25 servings

• 3 lbs stew meat, cut into small chunks
• 3 tbsp oil
• 6 onions
• 1 large can V-8 or tomato juice
• 3 (29 oz) cans Italian tomatoes
• 2 quarts water
• .5 cup teriyaki sauce
• .33 cup basil leaves
• .25 cup parsley flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• .75 tsp salt
• .25 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 6 beef bouillon cubes
• .66 cup sugar
• 6 large potatoes, cut up
• 9 large carrots, cut up
• 5 stalks celery, cut up
• .25 cup lemon juice

Steps

1. Cut beef into bite-sized pieces. Chop three onions. Heat oil in large pot, add beef and onions, salt and pepper. Stir over medium-high heat until moisture is gone and beef is browned. Add tomato juice, water and three more onions. Add the canned tomatoes, teriyaki sauce, basil, parsley, bay leaves, chili powder, bouillon, and sugar. Cover and heat to a boil. Simmer while you prepare the vegetables. Add the vegetables and lemon juice. You can also can corn and green beans. Simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Flavors increase and taste better the second day.

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