Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
pound
ground beef





1
each
tomato juice

large can



1
cup
onion

chopped



1
cup
celery

chopped



1
cup
noodles

or rice



1
x
salt and black pepper

salt and pepper, to taste

 Tear hamburger in small pieces, place in bottom of crockpot.  Add tomato juice, and turn crockpot to low; simmer.  One hour later, add vegetables and let simmer 4-6 hours.  Before serving, add rice or noodles.  Turn crockpot, setting to high and cook additional 1/2 hour.  Reduce heat and eat