Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef or (19 ounce) can black beans (540 ml)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 head of cabbage, chopped ((I like medium sized pieces so the cabbage doesn't)
  • 3 cups tomato sauce ((I have substituted half of this amount with salsa for a very)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Place rice in small saucepan; cover with water and bring to boil.
  • Simmer 5 minutes; drain.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat; add beef (or beans) and onion and cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are softened.
  • Drain off excess fat. Stir in rice, cabbage, tomato sauce, salsa if using, water, salt and pepper.
  • Pour into a casserole dish; cover and bake in preheated 375 F oven about 1 hour.
  • Stir and add 1/2 cup more water if necessary.
  • Cook 1 hour longer or until cabbage is very tender.
  • Makes 8 generous servings.