5 c beef broth

1/2 head cabbage, chopped

1 lb ground beef

1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage

1 onion, chopped

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 c quick-cooking barley

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp hot sauce

Put the cabbage in the crockpot (5 qt or larger) and set off to the side.

In a lg skillet over med heat, brown the meat with the onion, drain and put back in the skillet.

Pour the broth, tomatoes (undrained) and the rest of the ingredients in the skillet.

Combine well and use a spoon to ladle over the cabbage in the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours. (Give it a good stir before serving).

8 servings