1 lb. hamburger
1 lg. can tomato juice
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. noodles or rice
Season with salt and pepper as desired

Tear hamburger in small pieces, place in bottom of crock pot. Add tomato juice, and turn crock pot to low; simmer. One hour later, add vegetables and let simmer 4-6 hours. Before serving, add rice or noodles, Turn crock pot, setting to high and cook additional 1/2 hour. Reduce heat and serve.