CHEESY CABBAGE CREOLE (Cabbage & Beef Soup)


This has always been one of my favorite go-to dishes. It's so good, even people who claim to dislike cabbage end up loving it! I’ll never forget when I was a kid, my mom would make this recipe. I absolutely hated cabbage—honestly, I couldn't stand it. My sister felt the same way, and so did every other kid I knew. Yet, somehow, we all couldn’t get enough of this Creole. It was the one exception to our cabbage aversion, and it's been a favorite ever since!

 

I must also confess that though this is a “creole” but I make mine more like a soup.  Just don’t add the water and you will have this thick bowl of yumminess. 

 This creole also freezes well so make a double batch and save it for a busy night.  You could even whip up a batch of cornbread to go with it! 
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INGREDIENTS 

1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 head cabbage
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chilies
8 oz velveeta cheese
1 cup milk
top with extra cheese if desired
1-4 cups of water if you want it soupy


DIRECTIONS

Brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. 
Add cabbage, Ro-tel tomatoes, and velveeta, and milk.  
If you want soup, 2-4 cups of water. 
Simmer until the cabbage is tender.  This recipe also  freezes well.