Zucchini Stew

Ingredients

• 46 oz. can tomato juice
• 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced or chopped
• 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• carrots, sliced (whatever amount you like)
• 1 or 2 yellow squash, sliced or chopped
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 - 2 tsp. basil
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. marjoram
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 - 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 - 16 oz. cans of stewed tomatoes (I use Italian flavored) or you can use fresh tomatoes in season