Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

1

pound

ground beef

1

small

onion, chopped

4

cups

chopped cabbage

1

medium

green peppers, chopped

1

cup

uncooked instant rice

1

cup

water

1

can

tomato paste (6 oz.)

1

can

diced tomatoes, undrained (14½ oz.)

½

cup

ketchup

2

tbsp.

vinegar

1

to 2 tbsp.

sugar, optional

1

tbsp.

Worcestershire sauce

tsp.

salt

½

tsp.

pepper

¼

tsp.

garlic powder

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker, or put in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Add cabbage, green peppers and rice. In a bowl, combine the water and tomato paste. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour over beef mixture; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or 1 hour in the oven or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Makes 4-6 servings