Stuffed Cabbage Stew

• 4 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
• 0.5 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1/4 cup Minute Rice
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/8 cup apple cider
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon or 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (or what you prefer) (optional)

1. In large pot cook turkey, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Cover& simmer 1-1/2 hrs or until vegetables are tender.
5. Place in bowls.
6. If desired place a slice of cheese on each bowl, allowing it to melt a little.

cabbage, ground turkey, onion, garlic, carrots, sweet red pepper, beans, rice, ketchup, tomato sauce, apple cider, tomatoes, water, brown sugar, white vinegar, oregano, thyme, black pepper, beef bouillon, pepper cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-cabbage-stew-102366 (may not work)