Stuffed Whole Cabbage (microwave) Recipe

Using short, sharp knife, hollow out cabbage. Remove core and lift out. Continue cutting and removing cabbage until 1-inch thick shell or "dish" remains. Place in microwave-safe serving dish or 1-quart casserole; set aside. Place ground beef and dry soup mix in microwave-safe 1 quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH about 4 minutes, or until beef is barely cooked, stirring once during cooking. Stir in rice and tomato sauce; spoon into cabbage shell. Cover entire cabbage with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH about 10 minutes, rotating dish if necessary. Cabbage is done when tender when pierced with meat fork or sharp knife. (Pierce through sides of cabbage.) Let stand, covered, about 10 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.