MUCH EASIER CABBAGE ROLLS WITH FLAVOR

Much Easier Cabbage Rolls With Flavor image

Provided by Family Favorites

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEAT MIXTURE
1 lb ground chuck
1 c cooked rice (minute rice is fine)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp green pepper, minced
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 small onion, minced
SAUCE MIXTURE
24 oz jar bertolli olive oil & garlic pasta sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar
3 tsp (one tablespoon) worcestershire sauce
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT
1 large cabbage

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash cabbage and pat dry. With a paring knife, loosen outermost leaf at bottom of head and remove. Remove tough center rib. Place on a piece of toweling on a microwavable plate. Continue doing this until you have 10-12 leaves placed one inside the other. Cover loosely with saran wrap and microwave for 4-4 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and tent loosely with more saran wrap. Allow to steam while you prepare the filling and sauce. *** When the head gets small and removing leaves becomes more difficult, simply microwave the whole remaining head for 4 minutes.
2. MEAT MIXTURE: Place all filling ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Mix gently yet thoroughly. Set aside.
3. SAUCE MIXTURE: Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
4. TO ASSEMBLE: Place small amount of sauce in bottom of baking dish (or crock pot). Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop out meat and place in cabbage leaf and roll. Secure with toothpick and place, toothpick side down, in prepared 9x13 pan. (If you prefer, you can place in an oiled crock pot, cooking on low for around 7 hours, removing lid last 30 minutes.) When done rolling, cover with sauce. Tent loosely with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Don't forget to remove toothpicks!
5. ***Recipe is my own. ***Photo By: teachersblock.com