Root Stew

My Dad used to make this when I was a kid. The ketchup sounds strange, but it gives this recipe it's marvelous flavor. Even the kids will eat these vegetables!

• Calories: 407 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 7 cups water
• ¾ cup ketchup
• ½ cup baby carrots
• 1 small rutabaga, chopped
• 4 large potatoes, chopped
• 1 small head cabbage, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine hamburger, onion, and celery in a stock pot. Cook and stir over medium heat until the meat is browned. Drain excess grease.

Step 2

Stir in ketchup, water, baby carrots, rutabaga and potatoes. Bring to boil, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in chopped cabbage. Simmer an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.