Cowboy Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 -4 carrots, sliced
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (32 ounce) can ranch style beans
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups water, more if desired
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste