CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

1 small head of cabbage
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 medium onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
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
2 large cans whole tomatoes, chopped

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 rice and one can of the chopped tomatoes, including the juice.
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 350F oven for 20 minutes.
Cover and continue baking for another 2 hours or until rice is tender.