Alberta'S Hamburger Stew
["1 lb. ground beef", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1 tsp. salt", "pepper", "1 c. diced potatoes", "1 c. diced carrots", "1 c. diced celery", "1/2 c. water or liquid from string beans"]
["Brown ground beef and onion in dry skillet and drain grease. Add remaining ingredients.", "Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.", "Add a can of cut green beans during last ten minutes.", "Serves 6; freezes well."]
["ground beef", "onion", "salt", "pepper", "potatoes", "carrots", "celery", "water"]