Finnish-Style Mojakka

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter
• 3 pounds boneless beef roast
• 4.5 cups water , divided
• 1 onion , thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 4 potatoes , cubed
• 4 carrots , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot butter until browned on all sides. Pour in 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add onion, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Add potatoes, carrots, and celery; simmer for 1 1/2 more hours.

3. 3

   Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup water and flour in a small bowl to form a thin paste; stir into soup and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.