Hamburger Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 lb. ground beef
3 c. water
3 carrots, cut in 2-inch slices
3 medium potatoes, quartered
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 c. frozen peas
1 tsp. oregano, cumin, sage and pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. ketchup

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy frying pan or Dutch oven; cook onion and garlic slowly to golden brown.
Add ground beef and brown.
Add 3 cups water, vegetables and spices and bring to a boil.
Mix flour in one cup of water and slowly stir into mixture to thicken. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
Stir in ketchup and serve.
Serves 4.