hamburger chowder

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups ground beef, browned
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 can consomme
• 1 can water
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 - carrots diced
• 2 - potatoes diced
• 1/4 cup rice
• - salt and pepper to taste