Finnish Style Mojakka

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless beef roast
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large pot over medium high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the butter or margarine. Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil. Add the onion, salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.

Add the carrots, celery and potatoes and simmer for another 1 1/2 hours. Then combine the flour and remaining 1/2 cup water in a separate small bowl, forming a thin paste. Add this to the soup, stirring well and simmer for 15 more minutes.