Ingredients

• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 2 1/2 pounds diced chuck/stew beef
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup lima beans
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup frozen okra
• 6 ounce tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon onion base
• 2 teaspoons beef base
• 2 teaspoons chicken base
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
• Burgundy, to taste
• Sherry, to taste
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Water, as needed
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 2 or 3 cans instant mashed potatoes

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