1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) tomatoes, cut up
2 med. chopped onions
2 med. carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 c. rice
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1-2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. beef bouillon granules
2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1 bay leaf
3 med. potatoes, peeled, finely chopped

Cook ground beef until browned. Drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients and 5 cups water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serves 6.