Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
3 cups water
1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes ( with liquid)
1 cup cut-up carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 cups cubed pared potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon brown bouquet sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon basil
Directions:
In a large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown.
Drain off fat.
Cook and stir onions with meat until onions are tender, almost 5 minutes.
Stir in all remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer at least 40 minutes or till vegetables are tender.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 55 min.