2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
8 tomatoes or 29 oz. can
1 tsp. crushed oregano
3 beef bouillon cubes or 10 3/4 oz. can beef broth
12 c. water
4 ribs celery
1 green pepper
1 c. green onion
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
2 c. kidney beans
1 lg. head of cabbage, chopped
2 c. diced carrots
2 c. diced potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

In skillet brown meat with onion, green pepper and garlic. Drain and remove fat. Put in large kettle. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and parsley. Dissolve bouillon in 1 cup of water. Add with chopped cabbage. Add rest of water. Add all your vegetables and meat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Freezes well.