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Cold Weather Comfort Food (Read 244 times)

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    One of my favorites.  Served on a bed of mashed potatoes for extra goodness.  This also freezes great which makes for an easy, quick meal when you don't feel like cooking.

     

    Cabbage Rolls

     

    1-Head of Cabbage, core cut out

    Filling:
    1.5 lbs. of Ground Sirloin
    Brown Rice, Cooked (not sure how much...I had some in the refrigerator)
    1/2 Onion, minced
    1 Green Pepper, minced
    4 cloves of Garlic, minced
    Fresh Parsley, minced
    1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce
    1/4 cup Tomato Paste
    1 Egg, beaten
    1/2 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
    1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    1 teaspoon Basil
    1 teaspoon Oregano
    1 teaspoon Turmeric

    Tomato Sauce:
    Olive Oil
    1/2 Green Pepper, minced
    3 Garlic Cloves, minced
    1/2 Onion, minced
    1- 28 oz can Tomato Sauce
    1- 15 oz can Diced Tomato
    Tomato Paste (the rest of what was left from the filling)
    1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
    1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
    1/2 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
    1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    1 teaspoon Basil
    1 teaspoon Oregano
    1 teaspoon Turmeric
    1/4 cup Brown Sugar

    1. Boil a large pot of water. Place Whole Cabbage into boiling water and steam until leaves are easily pulled apart. Set aside to cool.

    2. Mix all the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.

    3. In a pot, heat the olive oil. Saute the Green Pepper, Garlic, and Onion for a few minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

    4. Divide the Meat Mixture among the Cabbage leaves. Fold and place seam side down in a large greased baking dish. Cover with Tomato Sauce. Cover dish with lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees for about an hour.

    5. Serve on a bed of Mashed Potatoes and garnish with Fresh minced Parsley.