1 lb. ground beef or finely diced chuck beef
2 carrots, sliced
2-4 tbsp. beef bouillon
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 tsp. pepper
10 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/3 c. flour
3 c. water
2 sm. onions, chopped
1 lb. can tomatoes
1 tbsp. meat flavoring
Vegetables or canned
1/2 c. butter

Put all ingredients except butter and flour into a covered pot and cook on low 8-10 hours. One hour before serving, make a roux of melted butter and flour. Stir well until smooth. Pour into pot and stir until thickened. Cook on high last hour.