Beef Stew without shortening vegetables

3 3/4 cups beef cubed * 2 cups beef stock prefer veal stock if possible 1/2 bunch leeks * 1 small turnip * 1 small carrot 6 small potatoes scrubbed 1 each[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat 10 cups water 4 large carrots , peeled and diced 4 stalks celery , diced 1 onion , chopped 2 cups frozen[...]