CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

1 small head of cabbage
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 large cans (28 oz each) whole tomatoes, chopped, divided use
1/3 cup regular rice, uncooked, or 1 cup of minute rice, uncooked
1 lb sauerkraut, best from a jar or bag, not a can

Chop cabbage into bite sized pieces, discard the core. Place cabbage in bottom of large deep casserole.

Brown the meat, add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.

Add the one can of the chopped tomatoes, including the juice and rice. Mix together well and pour over the chopped cabbage.

Spread the sauerkraut on top, including the juice. Cover with second can of chopped tomatoes and juice.

Bake uncovered in a 350 F oven for 20 minutes.

Cover and continue baking for another hour or until rice is tender.