Russian-Style Cabbage Rolls

Russian-Style Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

3/4 c. uncooked rice

1 tsp. sea salt

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. hot paprika

1 tsp. minced garlic

6 large cabbage leaves

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 can Tomato Soup

3/4 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. low fat sour cream

2 tbsp. low fat grated cheddar cheese

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook rice in boiling salted water (1 teaspoon salt) in a tightly covered pan for 15 minutes.
3. Combine meat, onion, seasonings and cooked rice.
4. Blanch cabbage leaves in a small amount of boiling water in covered pan two for to three minutes.
5. Divide meat mixture into six portions.
6. Wrap in cabbage leaves and secure with toothpicks.
7. Place cabbage rolls in a 6x8-inch casserole.
8. Combine soup and cream and pour over rolls.
9. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover casserole and bake for 1 1/2 hours in a preheated 375°F oven.