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1 1/2 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup cubed raw potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 can (# 2 size) tomatoes
1/4 cup raw rice
1 small bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
In kettle, cook beef with onion until lightly browned. Pour off fat. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and tomatoes. Bring to boil.
Pour in rice and stir. Add bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with grated cheese.
Candace, Fort Myers, Florida USA
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