* Exported from MasterCook * Stuffed Cabbage Recipe By : Horizon Cook Book, Jan Dye Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cabbage Beef Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 lb Green cabbage 1 lb Ground beef 1/2 c Rice 1 Onion -- grated 1 Egg Salt & pepper -- to taste 2 c Beef broth or water 1 Onion -- studded with: 3 Cloves 1 sm Bay leaf 1 Lemon -- juice of 2 tb Brown sugar 3 tb Tomato puree -- up to 4 tb 1/2 c Raisins 8 Ginger snaps -- - up to 9, crushed Using a thin long bladed paring knife, cut the core form cabbage and discard. Loosen leaves and remove 12 large outer leaves. Steam or blanch leaves until flexible. Place rib side up and trim heavy center rib. Turn over. Mix ground beef, rice, onion, egg, salt, and pepper to taste. Place 1 tb on each leaf. Roll towards tips, tucking sides in. Place in deep pot. Add beef broth or water to cover completely. Add onion with cloves to pot with bay leaf, lemon juice, brown sugar, and tomato puree. Cover and simmer slowly for 1 hour. Add raisins and ginger snaps. Simmer for 15 minutes more. Stir sauce to blend. The rest of this recipe is optional: Arrange cabbage in single layer in flat baking pan, 3 to 4" deep. Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over cabbage. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until sauce is thick and rolls brown. Formatted by: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -