Stewing beef or top round, cubed
Flour for dredging beef
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 box frozen mixed vegetables
1 lg. can (32 oz.) tomato juice
2 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
2 to 4 c. water
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. black pepper
Oil

Dredge beef cubes in flour and brown in a little oil in large pot. Add 2 to 3 cups water; boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Add another cup of water if needed. Add tomato juice and bring to a boil again. Add salt and pepper. Add potatoes and onion and return to boil. Then simmer 30 minutes to an hour. Add mixed vegetables, return to boil, then simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.