Cajun Cabbage and Beef

My DH and I were at a friend's house several years ago and this was a dish she made. My DH loves this during cold weather as it is a real comfort food with some french bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb hamburger
• 1  small  chopped bell pepper
• 1  medium  chopped onion
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  of uncooked long grain rice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
•  white pepper
•  black pepper
•  cayenne pepper
• 4 -6  drops  hot pepper sauce
• 1  small  chopped cabbage
• 1  cup cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown meat and add pepper, onion, garlic and drain if necessary.
2. Stir in Rotel and tomato sauce and rice and all the seasonings.
3. Spread in 13 x 9 x 2" pan. Top with chopped cabbage.
4. Cover with cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 65 to 75 minutes or until rice is tender.