Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 small potatoes, scrubbed (or peeled)
• 2 carrots, peeled and cubed
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• grated mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese