Steak Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground chuck, browned and drained
5 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
5 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
salt to taste

Preparation

Place all ingredients, except butter, flour, and salt, into crock-pot
Cover, cook on Low 8 to 12 hours (or High, 4 to 6 hours).
One hour before serving, turn on to High.\tMake a paste of melted butter and flour.
Stir well until smooth.
Pour into crock-pot; stir until well blended.
Season soup with salt if desired.
Cover, cook on High until thickened.
Makes 12 servings.