1 lb. ground beef
1 (20 oz.) bag frozen pepper and onion blend
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (48 oz.) can V8 vegetable juice (large can)
1 (1 lb.) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 or 2 potatoes, peeled and diced (or 1 can drained, diced potatoes)
2 (15 oz. ea.) cans diced tomatoes (Hunts)
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 to 2 cups water, beef or chicken broth, or stock (I use Swanson)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste

Brown ground beef in skillet with frozen green pepper and onions on medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.

Add chopped garlic and cook an additional minute. Transfer to a large pot and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil then cook for 20 minutes on medium to medium-low heat or until vegetables are cooked through.

A tried and true family favorite!

Submitted by: Brenda Over