2 1/4 lb. ground beef chuck
2 tbsp. bacon grease
1 large onion, chopped
3 lb. potatoes, cut in chunks
2 (28 oz. ea.) cans cans tomatoes, pureed
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 pkg. frozen kernel corn
1 pkg. frozen chopped okra
1 pkg. frozen black eye peas
1 (32 oz.) box beef stock
Cajun seasoning
garlic powder
salt and pepper

Brown ground beef and chopped onion in bacon grease, drain well. Return to stove and add 32 oz. beef stock. Slowly simmer covered, stirring occasionally for 2 hours to make the stock for the soup.

Add tomatoes, potatoes, all frozen vegetables, seasonings, except okra. Simmer for 3 hours stirring occasionally to keep from scorching.

Serve hot with cornbread.

Submitted by: LJR