Lusi gave me The Finnish Cookbook for Christmas of 2004 this was one of the first great recipes I used. This is very good and easy to make it is like Cabbage rolls but much less work.
Meat-Cabbage Casserole (Lihakaalilaatikko)
1 small head cabbage, shredded.
2 T. butter.
2 T. dark corn syrup.
2 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground marjoram.
1 lb. ground lean beef.
1 cup bread crumbs.
½ cup milk.
2 eggs, beaten.
Cook the cabbage (in enough boiling water to cover) for about 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. Add the butter, syrup, salt, and marjoram. In another bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk and eggs. Butter a 2-quart casserole and layer the cabbage and meat mixture in it, beginning and ending with the cabbage. Bake in a moderate oven (350º) for 1 hour or until the meat is done.
Serves 6 to 8.
The next time I make this I plan on adding a little rice into the meat mixture.
Always have trouble leaving a good recipe alone. LOL
Viny