Italian Stew

1 pound hamburger

1 pkg Italian sausage

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 carrots, sliced

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp basil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 cups water

2 banana peppers, seeded and chopped

1 can Italian stewed tomatoes

1 can condensed tomato soup

3/4 cup uncooked instant rice

Cook hamburger and sausage; drain fat.  Add onion, celery, carrots, Italian seasoning, basil, salt & pepper.  Cook & stir for 5 minutes.  Stir in water, banana peppers, tomatoes, & soup; bring to a boil.  Cover & simmer for 30 minutes.  Stir in rice; cover & cook for 10 minutes. 

Serves 6