Cabbage Crown

Directions

1. 1
   Put ground beef, flour, dressing mix, salt, pepper & egg in a large bowl & combine well.
2. 2
   Gradually add milk, 1 tbsp at a time, till mixture appears smooth & well-compacted.
3. 3
   Stir onion in, mix well & set aside.
4. 4
   Trim off outside leaves of cabbage.
5. 5
   Cut off a slice about an inch thick from core end & set aside.
6. 6
   Cut core from cabbage with a sharp knife & then hollow out cabbage to make a shell about 1/2 in thick.
7. 7
   (Chop cut out pieces coarsley & save for use another day).
8. 8
   Spoon meat mixture into shell.
9. 9
   Fit cut slice back into place & tie tightly with soft kitchen string.
10. 10
    Place stuffed cabbage (core end down) in crockpot & add boiling water + 1 teaspoon whole cloves to the bottom of the crockpot.
11. 11
    Cook on low for 8 hrs, on high for 4 hrs or till cabbage is tender.
12. 12
    Remove cabbage & keep warm.
13. 13
    Remove & discard whole cloves.
14. 14
    GRAVY: Set heat control on high.
15. 15
    Combine 3 tbsp flour & 1/3 cup cold water in a cup.
16. 16
    Pour into liquid in slow cooker.
17. 17
    Cover & cook 15 minutes.
18. 18
    Season to taste with salt & pepper & darken with a few drops of bottled gravy coloring as desired.
19. 19
    TO SERVE: Place stuffed cabbage on a heated serving platter, remove string, cut cabbage carefully into 6 wedges & spoon gravy over the wedges.
20. 20
    Serve immediately.