Hamburger stew

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef, 90% or leaner
• 3 cups sliced potatoes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed under running water

PREPARATION

1. In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown the ground beef.
2. Meanwhile, in a slow cooker, combine potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion.
3. Spoon browned meat over vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning.
5. Evenly pour sauce over meat.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
7. Add peas 1 hour before done.
8. Mix well before serving.