Swamp Cabbage

1 lb. ground beef 1/4 lb. ground breakfast sausage 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 med. head cabbage, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 large carrot, shredded 1 rib celery, diced 14.5 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, with juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar 2 T. butter shredded cheddar cheese for serving Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain well and add the garlic and next 6 ingredients. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to your crock pot and add the remaining ingredients, minus the cheese. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 5. Serve with shredded cheese.