ROADHOUSE STEW       

2 lbs Beef Shanks------4 pints Water------1 tsp Salt------2 Onions sliced------a few
Peppercorns------4 Potatoes sliced------6 Carrots chopped------4 celery------1/2 tsp crushed
Basil Leaves------1/4 tsp crushed Thyme leaves.

Put Meat, Water, Salt and Peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil and skim off top.
Simmer 3 hours with cover on pot. Add vegetables and herbs. Cook another 1/2 hour.