Cajun cabbage is a spicy recipe, cheese-topped dish that I adapted from a friend’s recipe. I added a little of this and that until it tasted the way I wanted. From Bobbie Soileau of Opelousas Louisiana.

Ingredients 

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

chilies

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 (4 ounces) shredded Colby cheese

Method 

In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice and seasonings.

Spread into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with the cabbage and cheese.

Cover and bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until the rice is tender. Yield: 6-8 servings.