Cajun Cabbage

Description: A little spin on cabbage. Its a spicy cheese topped dish. I get rave reviews from my family and friends every time I make it.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 -6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup shredded colby cheese

Steps:

1. In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice and seasonings.
3. Spread into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
4. Top with the cabbage and cheese.
5. Cover and bake at 350 degree for 65-75 minutes or until the rice is tender.