Big Brother Ted's Veggie Beef "stoup"!

Ingredients

• 5-6 lbs chuck roast or stewing beef, in 1-inch to 2-inch cubes (not too lean)
• 5 lbs white 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

Directions

1. 1

   Large stock Pot (4 gal or more).

2. 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. 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!