Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 head cabbage, chopped medium
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
3 cups tomato sauce (can substitute half of this amount with salsa for a robust tasting sauce)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375.
Place rice in small saucepan; cover with water and bring to boil.
Simmer 5 minutes; drain.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and onion and cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are softened.
Drain off excess fat.
Stir in rice, cabbage, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa if using, water, salt and pepper.
Pour into a roasting pan; cover and bake about 1 hour.
Stir and add 1/2 c.
more water if necessary.
Cook 1 hour longer or until cabbage is very tender.
Makes 8 Generous servings.
Any leftovers can be frozen for later use.