5-6 pounds Single Brisket or Shoulder of Beef
6-8 med. Potatoes
6 med. Onions
6-8 Carrots
1 Bunch Celery
1-sm can Stewed Tomatoes
12-oz. can Beef Base
2-tbls. Black Pepper
4-tbls. Celery Salt
6 Bay Leaves

Flour meat and place in 400-degree oven for 35-45 minutes until meat is well browned. Remove from oven and place meat in Dutch oven or deep stockpot. Cover meat with cold water. Add celery salt, pepper, bay leaves and stewed tomatoes. Bring to boil and cook for approximately 2 hours or until meat is fork tender. Add vegetables and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let set for 15 minutes before serving.