Hearty Hamburger Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 1/4 c. onions, chopped
• 2 c. carrots, sliced
• 1 c. green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (16 oz.) can green beans, drained
• 1 (16 oz.) can corn, drained
• 3 stalks sliced celery
• 46 oz. tomato juice
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• salt and pepper to taste