MEAT FILLING:
1lb ground beef
1lb of ground bulk sausage
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 cup cooked rice
1 1/2 tsp. (3 cloves) chopped garlicĀ salt
pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. Cha-Cha
2 eggs
1/2 head large cabbage – whole cabbage leaves
In a large bowl mix together : cooked meats, Cha-Cha, rice, chili powder, peppers, garlic, salt, eggs. Roll mixture up in cabbage leaves (which have been slightly softened by placing in boiling water for 2-3 mins).
THE SAUCE:
1 can (15oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (8oz.) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp. of Cha-Cha
1 tsp chopped garlic
water
In a saucepan heat up diced tomatoes, tomato sauce & water (depending on desired consistency). Add chopped onions, garlic & Cha-Cha. Once heated, pour sauce over all cabbage rolls.
Bake in covered glass dish at 375 for 1 & 1/2 hours.
Serve with rice as a side dish and enjoy!
An absolutely SENSATIONAL entree with a sweet ‘n spicy kick!