Cajun Beef & Cabbage

from the kitchen of a friend


1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper -- chopped
1 medium onion -- chopped
2 garlic cloves -- minced
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (10 oz)
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 tsp white, black & cayenne pepper- or to taste
4 drops hot pepper sauce -- or to taste
1 small head cabbage -- chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4-oz)

In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice and seasonings.
Spread into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Top with the cabbage and cheese.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 65 to 75 minutes or until the rice is tender.