April'S Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1 (24 oz.) can spicy vegetable juice cocktail
1 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 celery stalks, sliced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 c. water

Preparation

In a large saucepan, brown meat and drain well.
Return meat to saucepan.
Add onion, garlic and thyme.
Stir in vegetable juice, bouillon and water.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer 1 hour.
Stir in potatoes, celery and carrots.
Cover; simmer 30 minutes more.