• 1 1/2 lb. stew beef, ground beef or italian sausage, browned
• 1 lb. orzo pasta, half cooked
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 14 oz. can tomatoes
• 2 boxes or 3 cans beef broth
• 3 C. water
• 2 carrots, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 medium onion roughly chopped
• 3 medium red or white potatos
• 1 Tbs. minced or pressed garlic
• 2 tsp. pepper
• Salt to taste

Basically you stir together all ingredients and simmer on the stove on medium-low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want to do the crockpot version, stir in fully cooked pasta 20-30 minutes before you want to eat.