Stufato

2 lbs. ground beef or ground chuck

1 jar spaghetti sauce (check label for no sugars)

1 sm. onion, chopped

1 sm. zucchini, chopped

½ green pepper, chopped

1 rib celery, chopped

2-4 oz. mushrooms, sliced

1 sm. can sliced black olives, drained

1 tsp. all-purpose Italian seasoning

1 tbsp. crushed or chopped garlic

1 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Parmesan cheese

In large skillet brown the ground beef. Add all veggies and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes, until tender. Add sauce and seasonings and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve in a bowl, top with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4-6 heartily.

Variations: add broccoli or cauliflower florets, chopped eggplant, chopped fresh spinach leaves or sliced carrots.