2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 qt. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped carrot
1 c. chopped celery
10 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
28 oz. can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
15 oz. can tomato sauce with tomato bits
1 1/2 tbsp. beef flavored bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper

Brown ground beef in a large Dutch oven, stirring to crumble. Drain well, and set aside. Melt butter in same Dutch oven; add flour and cook over low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until a smooth paste forms. Gradually add water, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Yields 13 cups.