Beef Vegetable Soup - serves 6

1 lb beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 onions
2 potatoes
3 carrots
3 celery stalks
1/4 head cabbage
3 tbsp margarine
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Melt margarine in a large heavy pot with lid. Trim meat of all fat and cut into 1-inch cubes. Brown beef on all sides.
Add vegetables (except cabbage) which have all been sliced into pieces of approximately the same size. Add 5 cups water. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, adding more water if needed.
Slice cabbage and add to pot along with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes longer.