Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup cubed raw potatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, fresh (skins removed) or canned
• 1/4 cup rice (any kind)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups water

Directions

Cook ground beef and onion together in a large skillet until there is no pink color left in beef. Drain excess grease and/or liquid from skillet. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add rice, bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt and water and briefly stir to blend. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour. Serve in bowls.