Beef with seasoning

1 lb cooked ground beef 6 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed 4 -6 carrots , sliced into coins 3 cups water 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1[...]

1 lb ground beef 1 small bag frozen mixed vegetables 1/4-1/2 cup barbecue sauce (or worchester sauce) 1 cup of chopped potato 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 (8[...]

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef shank or[...]