1 pound ground beef or ground pork (or a mix)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups cabbage, chopped

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

1 cup white rice, uncooked

6 cups beef or chicken broth

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Ground Meat:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or pork and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics:

In the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.