Spicy Vegetable Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (46 oz.) can tomato juice
2/3 c. water
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 1/2 c. cubed potatoes
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Preparation

Combine beef and garlic in a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble meat.
Drain meat in a colander and pat dry with a paper towel.
Wipe pan drippings from skillet with a paper towel.