Cabbage Jambalaya

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (13 ounces) package turkey smoked sausage, sliced

1 medium head cabbage, chopped (about 10 cups)

1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes

2 cups water

1 cup brown rice

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Yield:

10, 1-cup servings

Directions:

Heat a large stockpot over medium high. Add ground beef, and cook until it starts to brown, about 6 minutes. Add the celery, and cook for 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic, and cook 4 minutes while stirring. Add smoked sausage, and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cabbage, and cook until it wilts, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, rice, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. Serve hot.