Dumpling's Favorite Chow Recipe

Ingredients (9)

• 1 stick butter
• 1 pound carrots, cut into small dice
• 1 pound celery, cut into small dice
• 1 pounds green beans, squash, zucchini, or broccoli, cut into small pieces
• 1 pound bag frozen, chopped spinach
• 4 pounds 80/20 ground chuck (or high fat ground turkey, lamb, or pork)
• 2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken broth
• 2 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
• 3 cups instant oatmeal