CABBAGE AND BEEF CASSEROLE

Cabbage and Beef Casserole image

Provided by Mary Lee

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CABBAGE AND BEEF CASSEROLE
1 meduim to large head of cabbage (shredded 1/2 inch wide )
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
2 pkgs dried onion soup mix
2 cups of white rice (cooked)
1 10oz. can tomato soup
1 large can tomato sauce
1 15oz. can diced tomatoes ( italian style is best)
1/2 level teaspoon crushed oregano
1/2 level teaspoon garlic powder
3 beef bullion cubes (optional)
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Begin by boiling shredded cabbage with 3 beef bullion cubes...cook until tender but not mushy .. (save about 1/2 cup of flavored water) drain .. set aside. In large Dutch Oven brown ground beef .. when nearly done , drain excess grease , add 2 pkgs onion soup mix and stir .. cook until meat is slightly browned .. add tomato soup, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes ,1/2 to 2/3 cup water, oregano and garlic powder,salt/pepper to taste ... cook low-medium heat until slightly bubbling(stir often) ... fold in cooked rice and set aside.
2. In medium oval roaster or large casserole dish .. line bottom with cabbage , spoon flavored water over cabbage... add meat and rice mixture .. cover .. in preheated oven bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees . (cooking time may vary a bit ... when done mixture should be slightly browned on top)