Brown ground beef, rinse and drain.

Add rest of ingredients, bring to a boil.

Boil for 1 hour covered on med/low.

Remove lid and boil on low for 45 minutes to an hour or until veggies are tender (may add more water as needed).

Remove bay leaf and discard.

May also add okra, potatoes, beans, peas, etc. Such an easy, delicious recipe, lots of ways to experiment.