Cabbage and Meatballs

Recipe Description

Recipe Ingredients

1 medium-size cabbage
1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup long grain rice
¼ cup wheat germ (optional)
½ cup water
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup honey
¼ cup lemon juice
1 medium can tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Shred cabbage and place in colander. Pour hot water over all and allow to drain. Mix beef, rice, wheat germ (optional), water and seasonings. Form into balls. Put half the shredded cabbage in pan and spread evenly; place meatballs on top, leaving space between each one. Cover with remaining shredded cabbage, spread evenly. Combine tomatoes, lemon juice, honey and seasonings in saucepan, bring to boil. Pour over top layer of shredded cabbage. Bake, covered, in 350° oven for 1 hour. Remove cover, lower temperature to 300° and continue baking another 30 minutes. If liquid has evaporated, add boiling water or V-8 vegetable juice. Dribble honey over top, if desired. Raisins may also be added to tomato mixture for added flavor. Can be frozen. Suggested pan size: 12 X 9 X 2 inches.