Rutabaga Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1.5 pounds chicken , diced
• 4 rutabagas , peeled and diced
• 4 medium beets , peeled and diced
• 4 carrots , diced
• 3 stalks celery , diced
• 1 red onion , diced
• water , or to cover

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add rutabagas, beets, carrots, celery, and onion to the pot.

3. 3

   Pour enough water over the vegetable mixture to cover completely. Reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer for at least 4 hours, adding water as needed to keep vegetables submerged.