prep work: dice tomatoes into large chunks. dice potatoes into smaller chunks

add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt into saucepan. add 1 cup water, stir and bring to a boil. reduce heat low cimmer for 30 minutes. stir ocasionally

boil potatoes until soft, drain off water

add ground beef to large pot. add ground cumin, cracked black pepper, and chili powder, with 1/2 teaspoon salt. brown

add tomatoes, potatoes, mixed vegetables, in with ground beef. simmer for 15 minutes serve hot

add water is necessary