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cabbage rolls (polish style)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vivian Baker
Cocoa, FL

Mom's cabbage rolls were always a hit. I don't know if it was better the second day as there were never any left over.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For cabbage rolls (polish style)

  • 2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 c
    rice, uncooked
  • 1 sm
    diced onion
  • 1 md
    diced green or red bell pepper
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 lg
    cabbage
  • 1 tsp
    paprikia (hungarian is best)
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper and salt (season to taste)
  • 1 tsp
    sage
  • 2 can
    tomatoe sauce (15 ounce)
  • 1 can
    sauerkraut (large)
  • 1 c
    sweet bbq sauce (ketchup w/ 1 tbl brown sugar can be substituted
  • 1 qt
    v8 juice or tomato juice

How To Make cabbage rolls (polish style)

  • 1
    PREPARE THE CABBAGE LEAVES:
  • 2
    Core cabbage (cut out the central hard core) Place in large pot of boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
  • 3
    Several layers of the outer leaves should be soft enough to remove from the head.
  • 4
    When you've removed as many as you can, return the head to the steamer to soften more leaves until finished.
  • 5
    Take a sharp knife and remove as much of the central vein as you can.
  • 6
    FILLING: Mix all the other ingredients together in a bowl. Except V8 juice, sauerkraut and tomato sauce (Save for layering with cabbage rolls
  • 7
    Work it with your hands ingredients are thoroughly mixed into the meat.
  • 8
    Now, take some of the mixture and set it in the hollow of a leaf, with the end that was near the core towards you.
  • 9
    Fold the end nearest you about 1/2 way over the mix.
  • 10
    Fold the left side over the mix and then the right side.
  • 11
    Roll about 1/2 turn away from you so that the seam is on the bottom. Use toothpicks if necessary (But remove before serving)
  • 12
    Place in a deep electric skillet or dutch oven seam side down and layer with sauerkraut, tomato sauce, then cabbage rolls, then sauerkraut , tomato sauce.
  • 13
    When finished layering pour in the V8 to top of layers.
  • 14
    Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for at least an hour, preferably longer. Add more V8 if needed during cooking.
  • 15
    Serve with mashed potatoes and corn or carrots and use sauce as gravy

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