Fantasy Cabbage Rolls

Fantasy Cabbage Rolls

1 lb lean, ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, pressed

1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole peeled tomatoes

3/4 C Nishiki Rice (white rice, Uncle Ben's should be fine)

2 T Kikkoman Soy Sauce

1/2 teas oregano, crumbled

1/2 teas basil, crumbled

1/2 teas black pepper

3/4 lb green cabbage cut into bite-size chunks (about 4 C, packed)

Heat large frying pan over high heat. Add beef; saute 3 to 4 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add onion and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Mix in tomatoes (undrained), breaking up with spoon, rice, soy sauce, oregano, basil, pepper and 1 and 1/4 C water. Arrange cabbage on top. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir cabbage into beef mixture. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 5 servings, about 1 and 1/2 C each.