- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups dehydrated chopped cabbage
- 1 cup chopped dehydrated collard greens
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1/2 cup dehydrated sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup dehydrated sliced onions
- 1/4 cup dehydrated chopped celery
- 1/4 cup dehydrated chopped green bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated thyme, crumbled
- 1 dehydrated bay leaf
- 6 cups tomato juice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups beef broth
- Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet over high heat until there is no more pink, breaking up any clumps of meat with a wooden spoon. Drain off all the fat, then transfer the beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours.