Cabbage rolls and sauerkraut

 
                        Cabbage Rolls and Sauerkraut
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :12:00
 Categories    : Crockpot                         Main dish
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      large         cabbage
    1      small         onion -- chopped
    1      pound         lean ground beef
    2      cloves        garlic -- minced
    1      cup           cooked rice
    1      tablespoon    salt
      1/2  teaspoon      pepper
      3/4  teaspoon      thyme
      1/2  teaspoon      paprika
    1      jar           (1 lb) chopped tomatoes
    3      tablespoons   lemon juice
    3      tablespoons   brown sugar
      1/4  cup           vermouth
    2                    bay leaves
                         sour cream -- for garnish, opt.
 
 Remove cabbage core with a sharp knife.  Parboil cabbage, core cavity side 
 down, for approximately 5 minutes to slightly wilt leaves and make them 
 more pliable.  Carefully separate leaves and cut out thickest part of 
 stems with a small V-cut to make leav
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 Mix onion, beef, garlic,rice,salt,pepper, thyme and paprika together in a 
 bowl until well combined.  Pour undrained sauerkraut into slow cooker.  
 Cup 1 cabbage leaf in your hand and fill with several tablespoons of meat 
 mixture.  Wrap  leaf around meat m
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 NOTES : This is a fantastic recipe for a cabage rolls with a slightly 
        sweet and sour tomato based sauce.