Beefy Cabbage Rolls
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Beefy Cabbage Rolls
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
| 1 | head green cabbage |
| 1-1/2 | cups sliced fresh mushrooms |
| 1 | can (16 ounces) tomatoes, drained and chopped |
| 2 | cups shredded cooked beef |
| 1 | cup shredded carrots |
| 2/3 | cup chopped onion, divided |
| 1 | teaspoon dried basil, divided |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon dried rosemary |
| 1/4 | teaspoon grated lemon peel |
| 1/8 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | can (15 ounces) tomato sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons packed light brown sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon cider vinegar |
| 1 | teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules |
Preparation
- Cut center core from cabbage; discard. Wrap cabbage in plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH just until outer leaves can be separated from head, 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes.
- Remove 8 cabbage leaves; cut out hard center rib at base of each leaf. Spread leaves on microwavable baking sheet. Microwave, covered with plastic wrap, at HIGH until pliable, 1 to 2-1/2 minutes. Set aside.
- Shred enough of remaining cabbage to make 1-1/2 cups. (Refrigerate any remaining cabbage, wrapped in plastic, for other use.) Combine shredded cabbage and mushrooms in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave, covered with lid, at HIGH until cabbage is tender, 3 to 6 minutes; stir twice during cooking. Drain well.
- Add tomatoes, beef, carrots, 1/3 cup onion, 1/2 teaspoon basil, garlic, salt, rosemary, lemon rind and pepper to mushroom mixture; mix well.
- Spoon 1/8 of beef filling onto center of each cabbage leaf. Fold sides of each leaf over filling; roll up securely and fasten at seam with toothpick. Place rolls seam-side-down in 12X8-inch baking dish.
- For sauce, combine remaining 1/3 cup onion and oil in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH until onion is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil and the remaining ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH until sauce is thickened, 8 to 12 minutes; stir 2 to 3 times during cooking.
- Remove toothpicks from cabbage rolls. Pour sauce over cabbage rolls. Microwave, covered with plastic wrap, at HIGH until heated through, 6 to 10 minutes; rotate dish 1/2 turn twice during cooking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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