Pat’s Special Loose Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage is often prepared by boiling, usually as part of soups or stews similar to borscht (beet soup). Boiling tenderizes the leaves, and releases sugars, and develops the characteristic “cabbage” aroma.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup raw rice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 head cabbage, sliced
• 1 can ROTEL brand tomatoes or tomatoes in chilies
• 1 can V-8 juice (hot and spicy)
• 3/4 cup water

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