GERMAN BAMBERGER KRAUBRATEN -BEEF, PORK AND CABBAGE CASSEROLE

German Bamberger Kraubraten -Beef, Pork and cabbage Casserole image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small head of cabbage about 1 pound
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium onions chopped
1/2 lb lean pork, cubed
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp vegetable oil
3-6 strips of thick bacon
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 c white wine

Steps:

1. Remove outer wilted cabbage leaves and core. Place cabbage in a large pot of boiling water and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.Remove and drain.Gently pull off 12 leaves and set aside. Finely chop the rest of the cabbage. Heat 1 Tabl. veg., add onions, pork and ground beef.Cook till lightly browned.Drain off excess fat. Add the chopped cabbage, caraway seeds,salt and pepper. Pour in the white wine . Cover and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring often
2. Grease an oven proof casserole dish with 1 teas. veg oil. line the dish with half of the saved cabbage leaves. Spoon in the meat mixture. Cover with the rest of the cabbage leaves.
3. Cut bacon strips in half and arrange on top . Place in a pre-heated 350F. and bake for 45 minutes.