1 lb. ground beef
1 qt. water, boiling
1 (#2 1/2) can whole tomatoes, mashed by hand
1 (#2) can cream style corn
1 (#2) can okra
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 med. Irish potatoes, cut in sm. wedges
1 sm. pkg. frozen green butter beans
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt & pepper to taste

Sear meat in bacon drippings or butter in bottom of heavy boiler. When it loses its red, add water. Add all vegetables and let come to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and add sugar, salt and pepper. Let simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir often so vegetables will not stick. Add additional water if too thick.