1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces
1 lb. 85/15 ground beef
1 regular size can veg-all
1 small can sweet corn
1 can French style green beans
1 small can sliced carrots
4 small to medium "gold" potatoes
1 can diced green chilis
1 bottle V-8 juice
2 tbsp. minced garlic
salt and pepper, to taste (I use a lot of pepper)

Peel and cut potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces (do not brown meat beforehand, it adds to flavor when they cook together). Add all ingredients to pot, cook on medium/high heat bring to boil and reduce heat slightly. Let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Serve with cornbread or crackers.

Submitted by: Otis Himes