CABBAGE & MEATBALLS

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I think the dill pickles are the secret to this simple yet hearty recipe. When our children were small, they were not too fond of cabbage, but they loved this dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup tomato juice
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill pickle
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

Place cabbage in a large saucepan; add tomato juice. Cover and simmer over low heat. Meanwhile, combine the egg, onion, chili powder, vinegar, pickle, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Add to cabbage mixture., Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.