What you need:
3 lb. beef chuck roast cut into bite size squares or 2 lb. ground beef
browned and drained
1 bay leaf
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped or 2 cups pearl onions
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables or just green beans
4 cups water
4 cubes beef bouillon cube
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
How to make it:
For chuck roast: add all ingredients to crock pot, cook on high 4-5
hours.
For ground beef: brown beef in large stock pot, drain, add all other
ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables
are tender.
*Remove bay leaf before serving.
