Ground Beef Vegetable Stew With Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups red potatoes, cubed
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced
• 1/2 cup green squash, diced
• 1/2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium black beans
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1 In a small skillet, brown ground beef and onions over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Drain fat.
2. 2 In a large pot, combine cooked beef, water, and red potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Add all remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes.