Winter Cabbage And Beef Soup

• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 lb. lean ground chuck
• 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
• 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped oregano
• 2 c. cooked kidney beans or 1 (16 oz.) can
• 1/2 head cabbage, sliced
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced, chopped tomatoes
• 5 c. beef stock or use bouillon
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

1. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in oil until soft.
2. Add ground chuck and brown.
3. Add remainder of ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Serves 6 to 8.

oil, white onion, stalks celery, lean ground chuck, garlic, salt, black pepper, tabasco sauce, oregano, kidney beans, cabbage, tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=561501 (may not work)