Categories: Ground Beef, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 3 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes , undrained
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

2. Transfer to a 5-qt slow cooker.

3. Add the remaining ingredients.

4. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.

5. Discard bay leaf before serving.

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