Hamburger Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef 
• 1/4 cup chopped onion 
• 1/4 cup chopped celery 
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained 
• 3/4 cup beef broth 
• 3/4 cup cubed peeled potato 
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrot 
• 2 tablespoons uncooked long grain rice 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional 
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper 

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, potato, carrot, rice, salt if desired and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40-45 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender. Yield: 2 servings.