2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. diced onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 1/2 c. sliced celery
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 c. diced bell pepper
3 qts. beef broth
2 c. chopped fresh or can tomatoes
1/4 tsp. pepper
10 oz. can hominy

Brown meat in butter - add carrots, onions, garlic, celery and green pepper. Simmer 10 minutes - covered. Add broth, tomatoes and pepper. Simmer on low 35 minutes. Add hominy - boil 10 minutes. Can vary ingredients for vegetables.