Country Hearth Stew

1 T Vegetable oil

1 lb Boneless beef, cubed

1/2 t Salt

1/4 t Pepper

1 sm Onion, chopped

1/2 t Thyme leaves

1/4 t Sage leaves

3 cn Beef broth (12 oz)

Thick, heavy egg noodles 1 cn VEG-ALL Mixed Vegetables,

-with liquid (16 oz) 8 Soda crackers, crushed

1. Heat oil in heavy soup pot. Salt and pepper beef and saute until golden.

2. Add onion, thyme and sage. Mix and saute another 5 minutes.

3. Add beef stock and simmer for 30 minutes covered.

4. Add noodles to boiling stock and cook 10 minutes.

5. Add vegetables with liquid and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Divide evenly into casserole dish. Top with cracker crumbs and bake at

350`F. for 20 minutes.