Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole Recipe

This recipe was my daughter's, but I added brown sugar, rice and vinegar. 

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 1/3 cup Instant Rice
• 1/3 cup water
• Dried Minced garlic approx 2 teaspoons
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• Salt and Pepper
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar to sprinkle on top
• A Tablespoon of oil

Directions:

Note:  This dish requires constant attention and stirring.

1. Crumble and brown ground beef...do not drain
2. Add a little oil if you are using lean ground beef.
3. Add seasoning, garlic, chopped onion and cabbage, stirring often. 
4. After veggies wilt a bit, Add diced tomatoes,  half of one can of tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil and cover.
5. After skillet reduces a bit, add the remaining tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and rice.  Bring to a boil and cover, stirring often. Cook until rice is soft and cabbage is cooked.
6. Remove lid and allow liquid to cook off.  
7. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.