Beef Stew

'To accompany: corn, potatoes, and tomatoes.'

'Serve with mustard, pickled cucumbers, white onions in brine, pickles, and Italian bread.'

'To prepare this great stew, a large pot where all the meats and vegetables can be placed, and separate pots for cooking the potatoes, corn, and tomatoes.'

'The ears of corn can be cooked with the meat if they are submerged in the pot.'

'Place the beef brisket, short ribs, and bones in the pot.'

'Add cold water'

'Let it come to a boil over high heat.'

'Season with salt and pepper'

'Let it cook slowly over low heat for 1 hour.'

'Add the carrots, parsley, garlic, and onions with the cloves of thyme'

'Let it cook for 45 minutes'

'Add the celery, chopped garlic, rutabagas, duck, and chicken whole'

'Cook on low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes.'

'Cook the accompaniments'

'To serve, present the cut meats in one platter and the vegetables in another'

'In a third platter, place the tomatoes and potatoes'

'The stew broth is served separately in bowls.'