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