1/2 pound ground beef, lean
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
16 ounces tomatoes, canned, * see note
1 cup celery, diced
2 medium carrot, diced
1 large potato, diced
16 ounces frozen corn kernels
16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, **
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon MSG, optional
In a 5-quart pan, over medium heat, saute the garlic and
onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add the ground beef and cook
until brown, stirring to break up meat. Drain if necessary, then add the
tomatoes, salt, pepper, MSG and water to the meat. Add the carrots to the pan
and cook for 5-10 minutes then add the potatoes and celery. Simmer for 5-10
more minutes then add the frozen corn and vegetables and cook for about 10
more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasonings to taste.
