Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 C. diced potatoes
1 1/2 C. sliced carrots
1 1/2 C. peas
1 1/2 C. macaroni, cooked
1 10 3/4 oz.. can cream of celery soup
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
2 C. milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Fry beef and onion in saucepan until brown. Drain. Cook vegetables just until soft. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover. Cook on high 2 hours, or low 4-5 hours.

Variation:
Skip pre-cooking the vegetables; add them raw to the slow cooker. increase cooking time to 4 hours on high, or 8-10 hours on low. Add the cooked macaroni and the milk during the last 15 minutes if cooking on high, or during the last 30 minutes if cooking on low.

Yields: 6-8 servings