Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 stalks of celery diced
  • 2 15 oz cans Diced Italian tomatoes
  • 2 15 oz cans mixed vegetables
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 8 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 heaping TBS dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a skillet over medium heat add olive oil. Once olive oil is hot, add onion and celery.
  • Cook onion and celery until it becomes soft and translucent, add minced garlic. Cook for an additional minute. Remove from skillet and add to slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until brown and crumbly.
  • Remove and add to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours.