About 1 1/2lbs of hamburger browned and mashed up. Three cups of beef stock; can of condensed tomato soup; can of baked beans; cubed potatoes; chopped carrots, celery, onion. Throw in some peas and green beans and spicy canned tomatoes (not the juice). That's the basis: add spices that you like (taco seasoning is good). Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 30mins or until potatoes are cooked...Delicious.