Ground Beef Basic Mix

Melt margarine in 8-quart pan over low flame.

Add ground beef; turn flame to medium and cook until red color disappears. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.

Add soup, tomato sauce, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool and divide equally into 5 freezer containers.

May be thawed and used in a variety of recipes.