BEEF CABBAGE ROLLS 
The idea of stuffed cabbage leaves was brought by immigrants of several different countries. This was just one of many different recipes for making the popular "Kaldolmar" or stuffed cabbage leaves.

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 cup rice, partially cooked
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
12 to 16 outer cabbage leaves
12 to 16 bacon slices
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes

Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, sage, rice, egg, and chopped onion. From into rolls similar in shape and size to frankfurters.

Wash cabbage leaves and drop into boiling, salted water long enough to wilt slightly, drain.

Fold each leaf loosely around a "frank", leaving room for rice to swell. Wrap bacon slice around and fasten with toothpick.

Place into simmering tomatoes in large pot or Dutch oven. Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.

Serve hot, using tomatoes as sauce.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Submitted by: jmerrell

 

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