Cut the bacon into cubes.
Heat a stew pot and add the bacon.
Fry until it releases a good amount of fat and becomes slightly golden.
Add the minced beef to the pot and let it cook until it has a seared crust.
Season with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut both into bite-sized pieces.
Add the potatoes and carrots to the meat in the pot.
Chop the cabbage into coarse pieces and add them to the pot.
Pour water into the pot and let it simmer under a lid for at least 30 minutes.
Serve the dish with some good bread to soak up the delicious gravy/soup!