Bavarian Meatballs and Cabbage

The stuff you grow up on, when you live in a German community. Great with mashed potatoes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup  fine dry breadcrumb
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 3⁄4 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup celery, sliced diagonally
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, sliced
• 4  cups cabbage, coarsely shredded
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, cut into strips

Directions

1. In bowl, mix throughly beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 tsp caraway and salt.
2. Shape into 16 meatballs.
3. In skillet, brown meatballs in the shortening, pour off fat.
4. Blend soup, water, cream cheese and remaining caraway, add to skillet. Add celery and carrot to skillet.
5. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minute.
6. Add cabbage and green pepper, cook 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.