Crock Pot Stuffed Cabbage

This sounds like a great way to make stuffed cabbage in the crock pot. I wanted to post this recipe so that I would have it available when I get around to making it.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 rolls

Ingredients

• 12  large cabbage leaves
• 1  lb lean ground beef or 1  lb lamb
• 1⁄2 cup cooked rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Wash cabbage leaves. Boil 4 cups of water. Turn heat off and soak the leaves in the water for 5 minutes. Remove, drain and cool.
2. Combine remaining ingredients except tomato paste and water. Place 2 Tablespoons of mixture on each leaf and roll firmly. Stack in the crock pot.
3. Combine tomato paste and water and pour over stuffed cabbage.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.