Easy Beef Stew

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt & pepper
4-5 potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 pkg. onion soup mix
2 cups water

Brown beef and onions with spices. When beef is brown, add the rest. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about half an hour until the vegetables are cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.

Serve with biscuits.