Cabbage roll hot dish

1/2 lb. bacon
1-1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. raw rice
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 package dry onion soup mix
1/4 t. pepper
1 t. salt

Dice bacon into small pieces and cook on medium heat until pink. Add ground beef, salt and pepper, and brown until light brown. Remove from heat and turn into a large casserole. Add rice and cabbage; stir and sprinkle onion soup mix over top. Cover with cold water. Bake at 275 degrees for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Source: Holy Spirit Church Council of Catholic Women (location unclear), "Their Favorite Recipes" (revised edition 1989); recipe by Cathy DuFresne.