Frontier Stew

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 c. green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 c. celery, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 (32 oz.) can Ranch Style beans, undrained
• 6 medium potatoes, cubed
• 3 c. water

1. Brown ground beef in bacon drippings, separating meat with a fork as it cooks.
2. Add onions, green pepper, garlic and celery; cook until vegetables are soft.
3. Add chili powder, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well.
4. Add tomatoes with their liquid, breaking them up with a knife or the back of a spoon.
5. Add corn, beans, potatoes and water.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring well.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
8. Stir occasionally during cooking.

ground beef, bacon drippings, onion, green bell pepper, clove garlic, celery, chili powder, granulated sugar, salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn, beans, potatoes, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=360205 (may not work)