Spicy Stuffed Cabbage

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 bunch finely choppoed green onions or 1/2 bunch finely chopped scallion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red peppers ( parts removed)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peeled & minced fresh ginger
• 3 minced fresh garlic cloves
• 4 -5 finely chopped whole thai chiles
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 lb ground lamb or 1/2 lb ground beef or 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 5 diced red potatoes (skins on)
• 1/2 diced red onion
• 1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 whole red cabbage
• 1/2 quart chicken stock or 1/2 quart vegetable broth

Recipe

• 1 saute green onions, red pepper, ginger, garlic and chilis in oil on medium heat until onions are soft.
• 2 let cool and mix into large bowl with meat, sauces, seasonings, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and egg.
• 3 cover and place in refrigerator.
• 4 pre-heat oven to 350.
• 5 remove core from cabbages.
• 6 steam cabbage on high with core side facing water for 10 minutes or until soft.
• 7 remove from heat and let cool.
• 8 boil potatoes until soft enough for mashing.
• 9 while potatoes are boiling, saute onions in butter until translucent.
• 10 add onions to potatoes when ready and mash with seasoning and milk.
• 11 once cabbage has cooled, carefully peel each leaf off and stuff with spoonful of meat followed by a large spoonful of mashed potatoes.
• 12 wrap the cabbage up and place into 2 qt baking dish with the seam facing downward. i prefer to use the outer leaves of the cabbage as they are easier to fold --
• 13 cover with chicken stock.
• 14 bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• 15 let cool for a few minutes and serve.