3/4 - 1 lb. ground beef
Sm. head cabbage
3 med. onions
3 potatoes
3 carrots
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
1 (15 oz.) can great northern beans
1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (46 oz.) can V-8
1/2 c. macaroni, uncooked
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. basil
Pepper to taste

Brown beef in large kettle; add shredded cabbage and cook at least 1/2 hour, until most of fat has been evaporated. Drain. Add V-8 juice, quartered onions and cut-up potatoes. Cook 1/2 hour on medium-low heat.

Add sliced carrots and remaining ingredients except spices. Continue to cook on medium-low heat until veggies are tender. Add spices. Best if refrigerated overnight; lift off any hardened fat. Good to freeze, too.