1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
2 celery, chopped
16 oz kidney beans, drained
1/2 chopped head cabbage
28 oz tomatoes *
1 can water in empty tom. can
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 chopped parsley
Directions
In a Dutch oven, brown beef. Add all remaining ingredients except
parsley; bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer, covered for 1 hour.
Garnish with parsley. Yield 3 qts. * chopped & liquid reserved
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Beef; Cabbage; Dutch Oven; Meat; Soup
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