Pig-N-Basket
Hearty German-inspired casserole featuring ground beef, sausage, cabbage leaves, tomato soup, and ham hocks—rich, comforting, and perfect for family dinner nights.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, and uncooked rice in a skillet with salt and pepper.
- Set the browned mixture aside.
- Core the cabbage and boil until the leaves separate; then trim veins and remove leaves one at a time.
- Fill each cabbage leaf with the beef mixture, roll up, and secure with a toothpick.
- Rinse sauerkraut to reduce its strong flavor.
- Layer 1/2 cup of sauerkraut at the bottom of a deep pan or crock‑pot.
- Place ham hocks around the edges and arrange the rolled cabbage leaves in the center.
- Cover the cabbage with the remaining sauerkraut.
- Pour tomato soup and half a cup of water over everything, ensuring the mixture is well covered.
- Cover the pot and simmer slowly for 2 hours.
- Serve hot, spooning the rich broth over the cabbage rolls.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
324
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).