1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can peeled tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can mixed vegetables
1 (4 oz.) can tomato paste
1 sm. onion, diced
3 med. potatoes, diced
1/2 tsp. basil
Salt and pepper
2 qts. water

Put water in large pot. Add ground beef, cook until brown. Add rest of ingredients. Cook 1 hour. Salt and pepper to taste.