This is an easy recipe you can prepare and make in your slow cooker. It is also healthy and fills the family up.

1 jar )16 oz) picate sauce

1 package (10 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1 package (10 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed

1 can (10 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted

1 to 2 baking potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cupfinely chopped parsley

Combine all ingredients, except parsley, in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. Stir in parsley. This makes about 8 servings, and leftovers taste great the next day or you can freeze left overs for another night in a well sealed plastic container (give about 3 inches lead way at the top). let contents cool before freezing.