Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: brown beef in small batches in stock pot. drain fat. add water, soup base, worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. saute onions, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened, about 10 minutes. add to meat mixture along with the potatoes, tomatoes, v8, and basil. simmer about 1/2 hour. add corn and green beans, and simmer an additional 1/2 hour or until vegetables are tender. salt and pepper to taste.

Target recipe: place all except frozen vegetables in crock pot. turn on low and cover, cooking for 6 hours. one half hour before serving, turn up to high, add frozen veggies, stir and cover. notes: if you are in a hurry you can do this in 3 1/2 hours on high heat. remove the bay leaf before serving. you can add 1/2 cup of red wine with the vegetables for a more robust flavor.