Stuffed Elk Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 12 large cabbage leaves
• 1 pound ground elk
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
• 1 small can tomato paste, divided
• 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beef base
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup warm cooked rice mixed with 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
• 1 teaspoon homemade garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon homemade onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons celery, diced
• ¼ cup carrots, shredded

Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 cups tomatoes, crushed
• ½ can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beef base
• 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
• Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)
• Remaining cabbage leaves to cover rolls

Directions: