Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 1 can (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 to 1/2 teaspoon each white, black and cayenne pepper
• 4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Colby cheese
• Fresh basil, optional

1. In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, seasonings and hot sauce.
2. Spread into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the cabbage and cheese. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 65-75 minutes or until the rice is tender. If desired, garnish with basil.

ground beef, green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, long grain rice, salt, basil, oregano, each white, pepper sauce, head cabbage, colby cheese, fresh basil

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/contest-winning-cajun-cabbage/ (may not work)