Hearty Hamburger Stew

From Once A Month Cooking by Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth Lagerborg

1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
2 cups peeled and sliced carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (16-oz.) can cut green beans, drained
1 (16-oz.) can corn, drained
3 ribs sliced celery
1 (46-oz.) can tomato juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

Brown ground beef in a large saucepan.  Mix in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil; reduce heat.  Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Cool and freeze.  To prepare for serving, thaw stew.  Then bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.

Serves 8.