Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 1 cup potato diced
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup tomato
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 6 bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 basil leaf
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Brown meat and onions in pan, stirring with fork to break up meat.
  • Add all vegetables except finely cut cabbage.
  • Add seasonings and meat to water in large pot.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add rice.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, simmer another 45 minutes.
  • Stir frequently.
  • Serve with grated cheese.
  • Tastes even better the next day.