Hodge-Podge

Ingredients

• 2 lb shin of beef
• 3 quart water
• 1 pint table-beer
• 2 onions
• 2 carrots
• 2 turnips
• 1 head celery
• pepper and salt to taste
• thickening of butter and flour

Instructions

1. Put the meat, beer, and water in a stewpan;
2. simmer for a few minutes, and skim carefully.
3. Add the vegetables and seasoning;
4. stew gently till the meat is tender.
5. Thicken with the butter and flour, and serve with turnips and carrots, or spinach and celery.