Cajun cabbage is an interesting spiced cabbage recipe that you will surely love. The mix of aromatic spices, beef and cheese makes this dish special. Adjust the taste and lessen the peppers if desired for a lighter meal. Yum!

 

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 medium sized green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium sized onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 10oz. can of diced tomatoes

1 8oz can of tomato sauce

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce

1 head of a small cabbage, chopped

1 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese

 

Preheat the oven at 350C and grease a baking dish with oil. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onions for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add the chopped green pepper and the beef. Fry it for 6-8 minutes or until the beef is cooked and it crumbles. Mix in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, rice, basil, oregano, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper and tabasco sauce. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes. After, transfer it to the greased baking dish. Place the cabbage on top of the spiced meat mixture and top it with cheese. Bake it for at least an hour or until the rice is soft. Remove from oven and let it stand for 3 minutes before serving. Serve warm

 

Photo Courtesy Of:  Rex Roof