Stuffed Red Cabbage Leaves (Rotkohlrouladen)

Stuffed Red Cabbage Leaves (Rotkohlrouladen)


1. Clean cabbage, removing the main stem; Plunge cabbage in a large saucepan of boiling salted water.

2. After 4 or 5 minutes, carefully remove outer leaves; Repeat 2 or 3 times or until all leaves have been removed.

3. Melt margarine in a small skillet; add half the onion; saute until transparent.

4. In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ground meats, sauteed onion, egg, salt and pepper.

5. Divide stuffing into 8 portions.

6. Taking 2 cabbage leaves at a time, roll or pound gently to soften ribs; Place leaves one inside the other.

7. Spread one portion of stuffing over surface, stopping well short of edges.

8. Roll leaves up neatly into a little package; Repeat with remaining leaves and stuffing.

9. Heat fat or shortening in a large skillet; Add cabbage rolls; saute gently.

10. Add remaining onion and mushrooms, if desired.

11. Dissolve flour in stock; add to skillet.

12. Cover and cook gently over low heat 40 minutes, stirring occasionally; Season with salt and pepper; Add half and half; stir to blend.

13. Place on a warm serving dish; spoon sauce over cabbage rolls.

14. Serve with creamed potatoes and a salad.

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