Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 4 c. water
  • 1 c. chopped carrots
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1 c. cubed potatoes
  • 6 tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. bottled brown bouquet sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. basil
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown; drain off fat.
  • Cook and stir onion with meat until onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.