Rufus'S Vegetable Stew
["1 lb. stew beef or hamburger", "4 or 5 medium potatoes", "1 small onion", "1 small can lima beans", "1 small can peas", "1 small can whole kernel corn", "1 large can tomatoes", "2 or 3 carrots", "1 small can V8 vegetable juice", "salt and pepper", "Louisiana hot sauce to taste (optional)"]
["Cook meat in large saucepan until tender and add the vegetables and cook until done."]
["stew beef", "potatoes", "onion", "beans", "peas", "whole kernel corn", "tomatoes", "carrots", "vegetable juice", "salt", "hot sauce"]