1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pkg. Lipton dry onion soup mix
1 tbsp. sugar
Potatoes and carrots to taste (optional)

Lightly brown beef in Dutch oven. Stir in other ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.