Ingredients

  • 1 lb. beef cubes (for stew), cut into 1-inch pieces or 1 lb. ground beef
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil (omit if using ground beef)
  • 9 c. water
  • 3 Tbsp. Wyler's instant bouillon or 9 cubes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced celery
  • 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 (1 lb.) pkg. uncooked egg noodles

Method

  • Brown beef, onion and oil. Add water, bouillon, bay leaf, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour.
  • Add carrots, celery and tomatoes. Cook 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in noodles. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.