Hearty Hamburger-Tomato Stew

• 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

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

lean ground beef, onions, carrots, green bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, green beans, corn, stalks celery, sugar, celery, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-hamburger-tomato-stew-468493 (may not work)