Ground Beef Mixture:

• 1 lb ground beef (or pork, or a mix)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)

Vegetables:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped

Broth and Seasonings:

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish