Grandmother's Pre-Turkey Day Stew

(Grandmother - as in Nell Cook)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 5 Medium White Potatoes - Peeled and Chopped
• 4 Carrots - Peeled and Sliced
• 1/4 - 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion - Diced
• 1/2 Green Bell Pepper - Diced
• 1 - 28 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 - 8 oz. Can Tomato Paste
• Water to cover
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef in a large stew pot and when about half way done, add diced onion and green bell pepper until meat is cooked through. 
2. Drain excess fat from cooked meat mixture. If there's not a lot, then you can skip this step.
3. Add chopped/sliced potatoes and carrots. Stir to Combine
4. Add water until everything is covered. Stir to Combine.
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes - lid on if possible in order to preserve moisture. Watch water levels and add more water when necessary. 
6. After simmering for 30 minutes, check veggies for softness. 
7. Add canned, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to Combine.
8. Mix and Heat.
9. Salt and Pepper to taste.