Ingredients

  • 1 large head cabbage
  • 2 lb. chopped beef or pork
  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 1 large onion
  • 1/2 small green pepper
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) tomato soup
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 can (16 oz.) sauerkraut
  • 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes

Method

  • Core the cabbage and place in a big pot with water.
  • Boil. Lower heat; simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until leaves are pliable.
  • Remove from water.
  • Separate leaves, reserve some small ones.
  • In a bowl combine meat, rice, onion, green pepper, parsley, can of tomato soup, black pepper and salt.
  • Fill each leaf with about 3 to 4 tablespoons of mixture and fold envelope style.
  • Fold from bottom and fold sides in.
  • Shred reserved cabbage and place in cooking pot with sauerkraut.
  • Place cabbage rolls on top of this mixture.
  • Cover with crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 1 hour.
  • Makes 6 servings.