2 lbs. stew meat or hamburger, browned
5 lg. carrots
5 stalks celery
5 potatoes
1 med. onion, chopped
1 qt. string beans
3 tsp. salt
1 qt. tomato juice
1 c. water (opt.)
2 tsp. sugar (opt.)

Put in large roaster, cover and bake in oven at 275 degrees for 6 hours.