Cabbage Pillows

Directions

1. 1
   Heat cabbage leaves in boiling water for a few minutes until they are soft enough to roll, but if you have a microwave oven, put 4 or 5 leaves at a time in it for about 1 1/2 minutes to soften. Mix together ground beef, rice, egg and onion.
2. 2
   Season to taste. Place a small amount of this rice mixture on a cabbage leaf, closing ends and sealing with a round toothpick.
3. 3
   Continue process until all of the rice mixture is used.
4. 4
   Place sauerkraut in bottom of small roaster; top with cabbage pillows.
5. 5
   Pour tomatoes over all.
6. 6
   Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Uncover and continue baking for another 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Use a little tomato juice as extra liquid if the sauerkraut is exceptionally dry.