Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix.

It makes a complete meal when served with warm cornbread,

sourdough bread or French bread.

• Ingredients

• 1-pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 jar (28 ounces) tomato sauce

• 3-1/2 cups water

• 1 package (`6 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables

• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green Chiles

• 1 cup sliced celery

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-10 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles, drain

Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker, stir in the remaining ingredients, cover and cook on low for 8-hours or until the vegetables are tender. Enjoy!