Beef and Cabbage (Lazy Golumpki)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 head of cabbage (2-3 pounds)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water

Preparation Time:

45 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, rice, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut the cabbage head into 8 wedges.
4. Place the cabbage wedges in a large baking dish.
5. Top each cabbage wedge with a heaping spoonful of the meat mixture.
6. In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir until well combined.
7. Pour the tomato sauce over the cabbage wedges.
8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Rich tomato sauce
• Tender cabbage wedges
• Easy to prepare and makes a hearty meal

User Comments:

• "This dish was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. The cabbage was perfectly cooked and the meat was juicy and flavorful." - Sarah
• "I loved the combination of beef and cabbage. It was a nice change from the traditional Polish golumpkis." - John
• "I made this for my family and they all loved it. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion." - Nancy

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find long grain rice, you can substitute jasmine rice or basmati rice.
• If you don't have any bread crumbs, you can make your own by toasting a few slices of bread and then grinding them in a food processor.
• To make this dish ahead of time, cook the cabbage wedges and meat mixture as directed. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour, or until heated through.