Cabbage Burger Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Quarter and shred cabbage (you should have about 8 cups). Spread half in buttered, shallow, 12-cup baking dish.
2. 2
   Saute bacon just until fat starts to cook out in a large frying pan.
3. 3
   Remove; drain and set aside for later.
4. 4
   Stir onion and rice into bacon drippings in frying pan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until onion is soft and rice is lightly browned.
5. 5
   Spoon over cabbage in baking dish.
6. 6
   Shape ground beef and pork into 1 large patty in same frying pan.
7. 7
   Brown 5 minutes on each side, then break up into crumbs.
8. 8
   Cook, stirring often, a few minutes longer or until no pink remains.
9. 9
   Spoon over rice mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Top with remaining cabbage.