Hamburger Stew

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 hamburger meat
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 large carrots, peeled & sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen petite peas
1 cup frozen green beans
1 can diced tomatoes
2 Knorr beef concentrated broth
7 cups water
1-2 cups pasta or chopped potatoes
salt & pepper

Directions:

Brown hamburger meat in large stockpot.  Drain some of grease but leave a little. Add some salt & pepper.  Wash and chop all raw vegetables, and add to the meat.  Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 7 cups water and can of tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.  Add concentrated broth. Add 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Reduce heat and stir until concentrated broth melts.  Add frozen vegetables and return to boil.  Then reduce, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or longer. Add pasta or potatoes.  I have added both before but my husband is adamant that you can have either or but not both. Simmer another 20-30 minutes.  You do not want to overcook your pasta or potatoes. Remove from heat. Add salt to taste.