German Peppered Beef Soup

Directions

Cut the meat into 1 inch chunks (leaving the precious pepper on it!), sear by your favorite method.

I prefer a small amount of sesame oil in a wok.

CROCK POT METHOD: chop everything up into 1 inch chunks throw in the pot, set on medium (200 degrees F), cover with water plus 1 inch (for the pan as my mentor said), cook covered (with a lid) stirring every 2 hours or so from the bottom for 4 hours, turn to low, cook covered for 6 hours.

PAN METHOD: chop everything into 1 inch chunks, place carrots, celery, and meat into pan, cook 1 hour at med/low (150 to 160 degrees), add the rest of the goodies, cook 1 hour.