INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. ground beef
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1 large or 2 medium onions, diced
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3-4 stalks celery, diced
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~4 medium carrots, diced
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2 lbs. potatoes or turnips, diced (~6 medium, unpeeled is fine)
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2-4 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/4-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
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1-2 tsp. salt, to taste
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1/8-1/2 tsp. pepper, to taste
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2 c. home-cooked kidney or white beans (or 1 can), or cooked lentils
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4+ c. beef or chicken stock (up to 8 cups)*
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1/3 c. tomato sauce or 2 Tbs.tomato paste
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1/2-1 Tbs. honey or molasses, optional
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1/4 c. yellow mustard (prepared)
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1-2 c. grated cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp)
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Optional add-ins:
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2 c. cooked brown rice
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chopped broccoli
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shredded zucchini
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sauteed mushrooms