1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
1/4 c. rice
1 sm. bay leaf, crushed
1 c. cubed raw potatoes
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 leaf basil
4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 qt. water
2 c. cooked tomatoes

Brown hamburger and onion; drain fat. Mix rest of ingredients into meat and simmer at least 1 1/2 hours.