3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 lb chuck roast or 1 lb stew meat |
1/2 cup beef base (see note) |
1 cup hot water |
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained |
2 (15 ounce) cans lima beans, drained |
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained |
2 (15 ounce) cans green peas, drained |
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained |
8 -10 medium potatoes, diced (unpeeled) |
1 cup chopped celery |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 (32 ounce) jar v8 vegetable juice |
1 (32 ounce) jar tomato juice |
salt and pepper |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
2 pinches red pepper flakes |
2 pinches cayenne pepper |
1 cup chunky salsa (of your preference) |