1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef or turkey
red pepper flakes (optional)
1 head cabbage, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
2-3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes (or Rotel)
2 cups vegetable juice (V8)
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup water (boiling)
1 cup uncooked white rice
dash of Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup (Hunts)
seasoned (or Cajun) salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste

In a large saucepan with a cover brown the ground beef or turkey. Add red pepper flakes, if desired. Chop onion and celery and add to beef. Add tomatoes and vegetable juice. Mix the bouillon cube into the boiling water and add to the saucepan. Add the uncooked rice. Add a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce. Add ketchup and the salt & pepper. Place shredded cabbage on top of mixture and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir cabbage into the mixture. Simmer until the cabbage is cooked. Add some more liquid if necessary. Season to taste.

Submitted by: TB