Meat Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Cut meat into small pieces, roll in seasoned flour and brown in the fat in a heavy kettle.
2. 2
   Make sure every piece is well browned for best flavor.
3. 3
   Add 2 cups of water and simmer in tightly covered kettle until meat is tender (about 2 hours).
4. 4
   Then add vegetables which have been cut into fairly large chunks and continue cooking in covered kettle until vegetables are tender.
5. 5
   Add catsup, salt to taste and just a little flour in cold water to thicken if broth is too soupy.
6. 6
   Serve while steaming hot.
7. 7
   Ma's cooking.