Hearty Hamburger-Tomato Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can corn, drained
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 (46 ounce) can picante v-8 tomato juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and pepper

Preparation

Brown ground beef in a large saucepan. Drain the fat and mix in remaining ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool and freeze in a 16-cup container.
To prepare for serving, thaw stew and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.
Suggested sides: Parsnip fries.