1 lb Ground chuck
1 Med. onion; chopped
2 tablespoon Butter
6 Peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1 tablespoon Salt
1 Bay leaf
1 Lg. can chopped tomatoes
4 Celery tops; chopped
6 Sprigs parsley
4 Carrots; sliced
2 cn Beef consomme
3 Lg. cans of water
Yield: 8 Servings
Melt the butter. Add the onions and cook till translucent then add ground chuck and continue to cook till browned. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 45 minutes.