Cajun Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• ½ C uncooked long grain rice
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ - ½ tsp each white, black and cayenne pepper
• 4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Colby cheese
• Fresh basil, optional

Directions

1. Cook Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef with green pepper, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Season: Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, seasonings, and hot sauce.
3. Assemble: Spread mixture into an ungreased 13x9" baking dish. Top with cabbage, then cheese.
4. Bake: Cover and bake at 350°F for 65-75 minutes, until rice is tender.
5. Finish: Garnish with basil and serve.

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