Cabbage Rolls

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Cabbage Rolls

Recipe By : Mrs. Melvin L. Fletcher
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Entree' To Post
Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Med Cabbage Head
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Lb Ground Beef*
1 Onion
1/2 C Long-Grain Rice -- uncooked
1/4 C Parsley -- or more to taste
1 6 Oz. Can Tomato Paste -- divided
1 1/2 Tsp Salt And Pepper -- or to taste
1 pt Tomatoes
1 tsp Sugar -- or less as desired
Cornstarch (Optional)

*Or use 3/4 lb. ground beef & 1/4 lb ground pork.

Saute meat and onion in olive oil. Add the raw rice, parsley, 3
tablespoons of tomato paste, salt, and pepper and mix well. Meanwhile,
cook the cabbage in rapidly boiling water until the leaves can be
loosened (about 8 minutes). Drain. Do not overcook. Place a large
spoonful of the hamburger mixture in the middle of each cabbage leaf.
Roll and secure with a pick if necessary. Place in a heavy pot and
cover with the tomatoes and the remainder of the tomato paste, mixed
with a little water. Add sugar. Simmer, covered for 1 to 2 hours.
Just before serving, if desired, add a little cornstarch to the sauce to
thicken.

Serves 6

Source: "Mountain Measures"--Junior League of Charleston, WV
ed. 1974

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