Here’s a Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe for you!
Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
• 1 large green cabbage
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
• ½ cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
For the Tomato Sauce:
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Leaves
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Carefully remove the core of the cabbage and place the whole head in boiling water.
3. Boil for about 5 minutes, then gently peel off the softened outer leaves. Continue until you have about 12 large leaves. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Filling
1. In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix well.
Step 3: Assemble the Cabbage Rolls
1. Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the base.
2. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, like a burrito. Repeat with remaining leaves.
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