Three Sisters Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups red potatoes, cubed (or 1 1/2 cans, about 24 ounces, low-sodium sliced potatoes, drained)
• 2 tomatoes, diced (or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained)
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, no salt added
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels (or 1/4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium whole kernel corn, drained)
• 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced (or 1/4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained and diced)
• 1/2 cup green squash, diced (or 1/4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium carrots, drained)
• 1/2 can low-sodium kidney beans, drained (about 8 ounces)
• 1/2 can low-sodium black beans (about 8 ounces)
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. In a small skillet, brown ground beef and onions over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Drain fat.
3. In a large pot, combine cooked ground beef, water, and red potatoes.
4. Bring the pot to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Add all the other ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Lower heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.