Ingredients

• 1 medium sugar pumpkin
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup uncooked white rice