Cabbage Crown

Directions

1. 1
   Combine ground beef, flour, salt, pepper, and egg in the large bowl of an electric mixer; beat at medium speed until blended, then gradually beat in milk, a tablespoon at a time, until smooth and paste-like; stir in onion.
2. 2
   Trim off outside leaves of cabbage.
3. 3
   Cut off a slice about an inch thick from core end; set aside.
4. 4
   Cut core from cabbage with a sharp knife, then hollow out cabbage to make a shell about 1/2 inch thick.
5. 5
   Chop cut out pieces coarsley and cook as a vegetable for another day.
6. 6
   Spoon meat mixture into shell; fit cut slice back into place; tie tightly with soft kitchen string.
7. 7
   Place stuffed cabbage, core end down, in slow cooker; add boiling water to cooker.
8. 8
   Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until cabbage is tender; remove; keep warm.
9. 9
   Turn heat control to high.
10. 10
    Combine 3 tablespoons flour and 13 cup cold water in a cup; pour into liquid in slow cooker; cover; cook 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Season to taste with salt and pepper; darken with a few drops of bottled gravy coloring.
12. 12
    Place stuffed cabbage on a heated serving platter; remove string.
13. 13
    Pour gravy into a separate bowl.
14. 14
    Cut cabbage into wedges; spoon gravy over.