Cabbage Patch Stew
["1/2 lb. ground beef (more if you like plenty of meat)", "2 Tbsp. salad oil", "2 medium onions, thinly sliced", "1 c. shredded cabbage", "1/2 c. diced celery", "2 c. water", "1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans (undrained)", "1 c. chopped, cooked tomatoes", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 tsp. chili powder", "hot mashed potatoes (optional)"]
["Brown beef in hot oil over medium heat.", "Add onions, cabbage and celery.", "Cook until onions are transparent.", "Add water; simmer over low heat 15 minutes.", "Add beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper and chili powder.", "Simmer over low heat 15 minutes.", "If desired, top with spoonfuls of mashed potatoes before serving.", "Yields 6 servings."]
["ground beef", "salad oil", "onions", "cabbage", "celery", "water", "kidney beans", "tomatoes", "salt", "chili powder", "potatoes"]