1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. cubed potatoes
1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1/4 c. rice
1/4 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 to 2 qts. water

Brown ground beef and onion. Add potatoes, celery, cabbage, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle in rice. Add rest of ingredients and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. It freezes well.