ROOT STEW

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My Dad used to make this when I was a kid. The ketchup sounds strange, but it gives this recipe it's marvelous flavor. Even the kids will eat these vegetables!

Provided by SHERYL

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
¾ cup ketchup
7 cups water
½ cup baby carrots
1 small rutabaga, chopped
4 large potatoes, chopped
1 small head cabbage, finely chopped

Steps:

Combine hamburger, onion, and celery in a stock pot. Cook and stir over medium heat until the meat is browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in ketchup, water, baby carrots, rutabaga and potatoes. Bring to boil, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
Mix in chopped cabbage. Simmer an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g