Cabbage Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Parboil the cabbage in boiling water until tender.
3. 3
   Drain thoroughly and set aside.
4. 4
   Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high and brown the ground beef until cooked through.
5. 5
   Transfer the meat into a bowl and set aside.
6. 6
   In the same skillet, melt the butter on medium heat and add the onions, peppers and celery.
7. 7
   Cook until translucent (5-10 minutes) and then add the garlic and saute another 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the cream and cheese and heat gently, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted.
9. 9
   Add the rice, cooked cabbage, browned ground beef, salt and pepper to the vegetable mixture in the pan.
10. 10
    Adjust seasoning if necessary.
11. 11
    Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish and bake (25-30 minutes).