Have you ever made hamburger stew? It's easy and cheap to make. Use ground chuck. The last thing you want is having to deal with the beef fat that is tallow. Use whatever vegetables you have, if you don't have the frozen mixed vegetables. That is what I do. The other veggies you always have on hand. Serve it over rice to extend the number of servings you get. It's called creative cooking 101.

HAMBURGER STEW
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground chuck
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
16 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
2 cups cubed raw potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
10 ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Heat oil in large Dutch oven. Add ground chuck, onion and celery. Stir and cook over medium high heat until the beef is crumbled and browned. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve over hot fluffy rice. Makes 9 cups.