Simmered Beef And Vegetable Broth

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef (cut into small pieces)
• 1 quart water
• 1 piece onion
• 1 piece carrot
• 1 piece turnip
• 1 sprig parsley
• Thyme and marjoram
• Pepper and salt to taste
• 1.5 oz flour (optional, for thickening)

Method

1. 1 Cut beef into small pieces. Place beef, vegetables, herbs, and water in a stewpan.
2. 2 Simmer very gently for four hours.
3. 3 Strain the liquid. If a thick gravy is desired, whisk in flour and season with pepper and salt.