250 g ground beef 1/2 lb
125 ml onion, chopped 1/2 cup
375 ml water 1 1/2 cup
250 ml carrots, chopped 1 cup
250 ml celery, chopped 1 cup
125 ml potatoes, peeled & chopped 1/2 cup
salt & pepper to taste
2 ml worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp
1 bay leaf
2 ml dried basil 1/2 tsp
250 ml canned tomatoes 1 cup
In large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown. Drain fat. Add onions and cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Serves 6