Simple Cabbage Rolls
2002-10-01- Course: Main Dishes
- Yield : 1
- Servings : 15 - 20 depending on size
- Prep Time : 30m
- Cook Time : 60m
- Ready In : 1:30 h
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This is a classic Cajun dish that can be frozen. Prepare a large batch to be enjoyed over and over again.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground beef (or half beef and half pork)
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup uncooked rice
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce or Rotel tomatoes for spicy
- 2 cans water
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
Directions
Step 1
Cut and core the heart of the cabbage as far down as you can, keeping cabbage whole.
Step 2
In a large pot, boil water and parboil the cabbage. As the cabbage gets softer, remove the leaves individually.
Step 3
Combine the beef, rice, onions and seasonings. Separate into portions needed
Step 4
Wrap the softened cabbage leaves around the meat balls and fasten with toothpicks.
Step 5
In a large pot, put 2 cans tomato sauce and 2 cans water (add enough water to mark just below the top of the rolls). Add salt, pepper and sugar.
Step 6
Cook over low heat for 1 hour.
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