1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 c. shredded cabbage
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. sliced celery
4 c. canned tomatoes
1/4 c. rice, uncooked
3 c. water
3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Brown beef and onion in a little salad oil, drain. Combine remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.