Unstuffed Cabbage

Name: Unstuffed Cabbage
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 c. rice, washed; 1 egg; 1 large onion; 2 Tbsp. fat; 1 large head cabbage; 1 small can tomato puree; 1 clove garlic

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. rice, washed
1 egg
1 large onion
2 Tbsp. fat
1 large head cabbage
1 small can tomato puree
1 clove garlic

Directions

1

Saute chopped onion in fat.
2

Add to meat which has been placed in mixing bowl.
3

Add egg, seasoning and washed rice; mix well. Set meat mixture aside while preparing cabbage.
4

Slice cabbage into slivers or wedges of approximately 1/2 to 1-inch.
5

Remove any pieces of hard vein from cut pieces.
6

Place 1/2 of cabbage in large pot.
7

Form meat into approximately 8 balls of equal size. Place on top of cabbage in pot and cover with remaining cabbage. Pour tomato puree over cabbage and add water to cover.
8

Cook over low heat for at least 1 hour.