CONTEST-WINNING CAJUN CABBAGE

Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage image

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Cajun

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and drain.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, seasonings, and hot sauce.
Spread into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.
Top with cabbage and cheese.
Cover and bake at 350 for 65 to 75 minutes or until the rice is tender.
If desired, garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 52, Sodium 728.2, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 16.8