Nana's Cajun Beef and Cabbage with Rice

I make this almost once a week for my Grandkids.....my daughter said my Grandkids who are 2, 3, 4 and 13 eat half the pan...by themselves. even picky kids who aren't crazy about veggies seem to like the cabbage in this dish.....

This dish serves 6-8
Ingredients :
1 lb. lean Ground Beef
1 1/2 cups Uncle Bens Converted Rice  ( cooked according to directions on package )
1 small Head of Cabbage chopped up
1 Green Pepper diced
I Yellow Onion sliced
1 14.5 oz. can Chili Style diced Tomatoes or Diced Tomatoes with Mild Green Chili's
1 cup Spaghetti Sauce ( I use Ragu original )
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 Tsp. Red Pepper/ Garlic blend
1 tsp. Basil
1 Tsp. Oregano
4-8 drops Red Hot sauce
1 cup Cheddar Jack Cheese grated ( Optional )

While meat mixture is cooking prepare rice as directed and set aside.

In a large skillet add beef, onion and green pepper and cook over medium heat until beef is cooked through and onions & peppers start to soften. Stir in diced tomatoes including juice, 1 cup water, spaghetti sauce and seasonings. Stir in chopped cabbage cover and simmer stirring occasionally about 10-15 minutes until cabbage is cooked through. Stir into cooked rice and spoon into baking pan or foil baking pan.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese and put back in oven for just a couple minutes until the cheese melts.