V-Eight Vegetable Beef Soup

Place ground beef in a Dutch oven or slow cooker. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and crumble. Add juice cocktail and mixed vegetables.
In a Dutch oven, simmer for 30 minutes.
In a slow cooker, cook 1 hour on High. Then reduce heat to Low and simmer 6 to 8 hours.