Dumplings Favorite Chow Recipe

Name: Dumpling's Favorite Chow Recipe
Ingredients: 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