Hamburger Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cans (14 1/2 oz each) stewed tomatoes
8 medium carrots, thinly sliced
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 package frozen okra (optional)
2 C chopped cabbage
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 C water
1/2 C uncooked long grain rice
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown hamburger and set aside.