Barb's Unstuffed Cabbage

My mother-in-law created this simple version of "stuffed cabbage".

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2 -3  small onions, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1  small cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 2 (5 1/2ounce) packages  of lipton beef flavored rice and sauce mix
• 4 1⁄2 cups water, divided

Directions

1. Brown meat and onions in a dutch oven.
2. Add tomatoes, cabbage, and 1 1/2 cups water.
3. Cook covered on medium high heat for 20 minutes.
4. Stir occasionally.
5. Add packages of rice and 3 cups of water to pot.
6. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
7. Stir frequently.