Venison Golumpki Casserole

Chef #1023897's Note:

This is a merging of several recipes I have for golumpki casserole. Great way to use up the cabbage from the garden and feed your family for several nights in a row!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 head cabbage
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lb ground venison
• 1 small onion
• 8 ounces tomato soup
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 16 ounces chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions:

1. - preheat oven to 350 degrees;.
2. - Cut cabbage into chunks; put into a 13-x9" or larger roasting pan;.
3. - Chop the onion and shred the cheese;.
4. - brown the venison and chopped onion in the olive oil (in a large skillet); set aside.
5. - combine the soup, tomato paste, tomatoes and water in a medium sauce pan and heat to boiling.
6. - Add the tomato mixture and cooked rice to the browned venison and onions - stir to fully blend;.
7. - Spread the mixture evenly over the cabbage and cover (aluminum foil is fine).
8. - Bake at 350 degrees for 1- 1.5 hours.
9. - Spread cheese on top and bake another 10 minutes to melt/brown the cheese.
10. Serve with some hearty bread and a salad.