Stuffed Cabbage Stew

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
• 0.5 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1/4 cup Minute Rice
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/8 cup apple cider
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon or 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (or what you prefer) (optional)