2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 quarts chicken stock or beef stock

1 quart water

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

1/3 cup white rice

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)

1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh spearmint leaves

1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

1 large egg

1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas

1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano

1 dash cayenne pepper, optional

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish