Cook ground beef and drain. Heat oil over medium heat and cook onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper, and clove for approximately 5 minutes.

Stir in cabbage, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes.

Add broth, 3cups of water and tomato paste. Return beef to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cabbage is tender. Approx. 15 minutes. Add rice and heat through. It is ready to serve with a lemon wedge.