Country Stew
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 (16 oz.) can mixed vegetables", "1/3 c. water", "8 oz. (4 or 5) frankfurters", "1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce", "1 envelope Sloppy Joes seasoning mix"]
["In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain off excess fat.", "Cut frankfurters into 1/2-inch thick slices.", "Add frankfurter pieces to beef along with undrained mixed vegetables, tomato sauce, water and Sloppy Joes seasoning mix.", "Cook and stir until mixture is hot and bubbly.", "Serve with chunks of crusty bread."]
["ground beef", "mixed vegetables", "water", "frankfurters", "tomato sauce", "seasoning mix"]