Sweet and Sour Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 large head of green cabbage (about 2 pounds)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 carrot, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 celery stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Remove the core from the cabbage and place it in a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes, or until the leaves are softened and pliable. Remove the cabbage from the pot and drain it.
2. Meanwhile, combine the ground beef, ground pork, rice, onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, cranberries, walnuts, egg, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
3. Separate the leaves from the cabbage. Trim off the thick stems from the leaves.
4. Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up into a tight bundle.
5. Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in a single layer in a large baking dish. Add 1 cup of water to the dish.
6. Bake the stuffed cabbage rolls at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 90 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is tender.
7. Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls with your favorite sauce.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams
• Sugar: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and sweet
• Rich and flavorful
• Hearty and satisfying
• Perfect for a winter meal

User Comments:

• "These stuffed cabbage rolls were absolutely delicious! The filling was savory and flavorful, and the cabbage was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again."
• "I love how easy these stuffed cabbage rolls were to make. They were also very affordable, which is a plus."
• "These stuffed cabbage rolls are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the filling, and they turned out great."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you are using fresh cabbage, you will need to blanch it before rolling it up. To blanch the cabbage, remove the core and place the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes, or until the leaves are softened and pliable. Remove the cabbage from the pot and drain it.
• If you are using ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef, you may need to add some additional breadcrumbs to the filling to help bind it together.
• If you are making the stuffed cabbage rolls ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve them, simply reheat them in the oven or microwave.