Ingredients

• 2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1 inch cubes (or cut up pot roast)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium carrots, cut in thick slices (or I use whole baby carrots)
• 4 red potatoes, cut in chunks (whatever you consider a decent bite size)
• 2 stalks celery, cut in thick slices
• 1 quart chicken broth (I use the Campbells 900 ml ready-to-serve carton)
• 1 quart beef broth
• 1 (156 ml) can tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon maggi seasoning sauce or 1 teaspoon bouquet garni liquid seasoning
• 2 medium onions, cut in chunks