Dad'S Cabbage Rolls

Name: Dad'S Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 2 heads medium size cabbage; 3 lb. ground chuck; 2 c. Minute rice; 4 eggs; 2 c. milk; 1 large onion, cut up and browned; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. garlic salt; 1 Tbsp. mustard; tomato juice; water; salt and pepper; carrots and potatoes (if desired)

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 heads medium size cabbage
3 lb. ground chuck
2 c. Minute rice
4 eggs
2 c. milk
1 large onion, cut up and browned
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 Tbsp. mustard
tomato juice
water
salt and pepper
carrots and potatoes (if desired)

Directions

1

Cut out the core of each head of cabbage and stick a large fork into the space where the core was.
2

Roll the cabbage back and forth in a large pot of boiling water to loosen leaves.
3

Remove leaves, slice off the rib on each leaf and place leaves in warm water. Should have 20 to 30 leaves.
4

Combine next 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
5

Mix until it starts to fluff up, about 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon a small amount (approximately 1/4 cup) on each leaf, fold in the sides and roll.
6

Place, seam side down, in a large ovenproof pot.
7

Add a mixture of 70% tomato juice and 30% water to about 1/4 inch from covering the rolls.
8

Place pot on burner and bring to a hard boil.
9

Place pot in 400° oven for 1 hour.
10

Reduce heat to 325° and let simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
11

You may add carrots and potatoes if you wish.