Cabbage Patch Stew

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 7 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can ( 15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, cook beef,celery and onion until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until cabbage and carrots are tender. Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts.