Savoy cabbage casserole with minced meat

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• 1 head of savoy cabbage
• Water (salt water)
• 250 g minced meat, mixed
• 3 tbsp oat flakes
• 1 egg(s)
• 2 onions (approx. 200 g), finely chopped
• 1 tbsp mustard, medium hot
• 1 tbsp butter or oil
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• Paprika powder
• curry powder
• possibly vegetable broth, granulated
• 125 g smoked ham, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 250 ml vegetable stock

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Remove the outer large leaves from the savoy cabbage, about 8-10 leaves, depending on the size of the casserole dish. Blanch these leaves in boiling salted water. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. If the leaf ribs are very thick, trim or flatten them. Cut the remaining savoy cabbage in half and roughly chop one half, reserving the other half for another dish. In a pan, sauté half of the onions with butter or oil, add the savoy cabbage pieces, and season with salt and nutmeg to taste. Simmer until the savoy cabbage is soft and flavorful. I also like it when the stalks have turned a little brown. Add a little vegetable stock powder, if you like. Then let the savoy cabbage cool slightly. In a bowl, mix the mince with the egg, oats, diced ham, salt, and pepper, and season with the mustard, paprika, curry powder, and nutmeg; it should taste nice and spicy. Add the cooled savoy cabbage and mix well. If the mixture seems too soft, add more oats. Then line a glass casserole dish (no need to grease) with the whole leaves: two on the bottom, then the remaining leaves upright on the sides. The side leaves should stick out about halfway from the dish, which you then fold over the filling. Then pour the minced cabbage mixture completely into the dish, tuck in the excess leaves all around and press down firmly. Mix the vegetable stock with the lemon juice and pour over the casserole. Cover with the included lid or aluminum foil and place in the oven at preheated 225°C for 35-45 minutes. If you like, you can add some bacon on top for the last 15 minutes and bake uncovered. After baking, let the casserole cool slightly and serve with white bread.