1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. uncooked regular rice
2 (15 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
3 1/2 c. water
5 beef bouillon cubes
1 tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1 c. frozen cut green beans

Brown beef, onion and garlic. In 4-quart saucepan, add beef mixture to next 10 ingredients. Bring to boil, then simmer on low for next 40 minutes. Add green beans and simmer an additional 10 minutes Makes 3 quarts.

Our family has been eating this since we were kids. It must have been a recipe from Grandma "on the farm"--Colonial American. It is best made in the winter when supplies of fresh vegetables are limited. Simple ingredients but makes a colorful and tasty meal.