Ingredients
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 quarts water
- 20 oz tomatoes
- 1 lb chuck (ground)
- 1 c cubed potatoes
- 1 c carrots (sliced)
- 1 c onion (chopped)
- 1 c celery (diced)
- 1 c cabbage parmesan cheese (shredded grated)
- 1/4 c rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
- 1/4 tsp basil (dried)
- 1/8 tsp pepper
In a large kettle, cook beef with onion and garlic until slightly brown. Add water, potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, and tomatoes; bring mixture to a boil. Add bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt and pepper; stir. Sprinkle rice on top. Reduce heat, cover and simmer one hour. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. </pre>
