Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are a comfort food for Italian families. Cabbage leaves are stuffed with an herbed ground beef, sausage, and rice mixture. They are easy to make for a satisfying hearty meal. I call it the all one dinner Italian Style! 8 large whole cabbage leaves 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, quartered 2 cups water Stuffing: 1 pound ground beef (ground chuck recommended) 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage 1/2 cup diced sweet onion 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons dried oregano crushed 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 cup rice, cooked al dente and cooled PREPARATION: Steam or microwave the cabbage leaves until tender. Let cool. Cut out a 2- to 3-inch wedge of the tough stalk from the bottom of the leaves, taking care to leave the rest intact. Coat the bottom of a large Dutch oven with olive oil and place over...