Ingredients
1-1/2 lbs. lean ground chuck or ground sirloin
garlic salt, to taste
coarse black pepper, to taste
4 c. raw potatoes, cubed (3 large russets or Idaho)
1 c. raw carrots, sliced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. - 1/2 c. rice, uncooked (we use brown rice)
1 can or bottle (46 oz.) V-8 juice
4 c. beef stock (Kitchen Basics)
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown meat with a little garlic salt and pepper. When cooked through, drain fat (transfer to a large plate lined with paper towel to soak up the grease.
Transfer meat to a large soup kettle.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer until vegetables are tender and rice is done; about 30-45 minutes.