5-6 potatoes (cut into pieces) 1 large onion 3 stalks celery 1-1/2 - 2 lbs lean ground beef (browned) 1 can V8 juice 1 can tomato soup 1 soup can water salt and pepper corn (frozen or canned) peas (frozen or canned) Place all ingredients in crockpot in order, (except for corn and peas) - salting and peppering each item cook on low until potatoes are soft, 8 to 10 hours during last hour, add frozen or canned corn and peas The pepper can make this a bit spicy - so pepper each item accordingly This recipe can be cooked in a regular pot, also, just simmer for several hours