Hamburger Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. hamburger
1 c. onions
1 c. chopped potatoes or 1/2 c. rice
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 1/2 qt. water
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. pepper
pinch of basil
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Brown meat and onions.
Add vegetables and water. Boil 1 hour. Serve with sharp Cheddar cheese.