Put meat & first amount of vegetables in a pot & cover with water. Put pickling spice in a tea ball or tie in some cheesecloth & add to pot. Season with salt & pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer until meat is tender & cooked through. Add more water during cooking if necessary.
When meat is ready saute onions & celery in a little olive oil just to soften. Add carrots & just enough cooking liquid to barely cover the vegetables. Simmer until carrots are tender. Mix a little cornstarch in cold water & slowly add to vegetables until the desired thickness is reached. Adjust the seasoning with salt & pepper.
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