1/2 lb. ground beef
1 lb. can stewed tomatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 c. water
10 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of oregano or 1 bay leaf

Brown and drain ground beef. Add all other ingredients and simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour. Serves 6 to 8.