Beef Tomato Chowder
["1 lb. 12 oz. can chopped but not drained tomatoes", "1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 lb. ground beef", "1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms (undrained)", "1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "3 c. water", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. sweet basil", "1/8 tsp. pepper"]
["Saute onion in butter; add beef and brown well.", "Drain off excess grease.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Bring to boil, stirring frequently.", "Simmer, covered, 25 minutes, or until serving time.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["tomatoes", "butter", "onion", "ground beef", "mushrooms", "mixed vegetables", "water", "salt", "sugar", "sweet basil", "pepper"]