Favorite Hamburger Stew

Name: Favorite Hamburger Stew
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained; 8 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
8 medium carrots, thinly sliced
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, water, rice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender.
2

Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until thickened to desired consistency.
3

Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.