1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 qt. tomato juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
2 cans cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 c. grated carrots

Brown beef, garlic and onion and drain. Put all remaining ingredients in saucepan and simmer 15 minutes. Add beef mixture and simmer one hour.