1 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pkg. Lipton dried onion soup mix
1/4 tsp. sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
2 c. water

Brown ground beef and pour off excess fat. Add all of the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes. Barley or macaroni may be added if desired. Serves about 8.