Instructions

  1 1/2    pounds ground beef

       5    medium potatoes, cut in chunks

       1    large onion, chopped

       5    medium carrots, sliced

       2    cups chopped celery

       1    quart water

       1    tablespoon cornstarch

      1/2    cup water

              Salt and pepper, to taste

Brown ground beef; add potatoes, onion, carrots and celery; mix well. Add 1 quart of water and cook until potatoes are carrots are tender. Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water and add to stew. Add salt and pepper as desired.