STUFFED WHOLE CABBAGE

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My husband's fantastic about trying new recipes-like this one I experimented with before getting just right! -Wyn Jespersen, Suffield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE:
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 large head cabbage (4 pounds), such as savoy
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup cooked rice
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional: Fresh thyme and oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Line a medium bowl with cheesecloth, allowing 6 inches to overhang edges of bowl. Place cabbage in bowl with core facing up. Remove core and center of cabbage, leaving a 1-in. shell. Discard core; chop center cabbage leaves. , Heat large skillet over medium heat; add oil. Cook onion and 1 cup chopped cabbage in oil until tender, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. In a small bowl, combine beef, onion mixture, 1 cup sauce, rice, egg, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into cabbage shell. Gather cheesecloth around cabbage and twist tightly to securely enclose cabbage leaves and filling. , Place 1 cup water, remaining chopped cabbage and remaining sauce in a Dutch oven; mix well. Carefully add stuffed cabbage, with twisted cheesecloth facing down. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until whole cabbage is tender and a thermometer inserted in the middle of the cabbage reads 165°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Remove cabbage and discard cheesecloth. Place cabbage on a serving platter; keep warm. , Combine the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water; add to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cut cabbage into wedges; serve with sauce and Parmesan cheese. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme and oregano leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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