Stuffed Cabbages Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cabbage:

Ingredient Quantity

Large head of cabbage 1

For the Filling:

Ingredient Quantity

Ground beef 1 lb

Ground pork (optional) 1/2 lb

Cooked rice 1 cup

Onion, finely diced 1 small

Garlic, minced 2 cloves

Egg 1

Salt 1 tsp

Pepper 1/2 tsp

Paprika 1 tsp

For the Sauce:

Ingredient Quantity

Tomato sauce 2 cups

Beef broth 1 cup

Olive oil 2 tbsp

Instructions:

Prepare the Cabbage:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Remove the core from the cabbage and blanch the whole head in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.

Gently peel the leaves and set aside.

Make the Filling:

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Assemble the Rolls:

Place a spoonful of the filling onto the center of each cabbage leaf.

Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll tightly, securing the ends.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add the tomato sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine.

Bring the sauce to a simmer.

Cook the Rolls:

Place the cabbage rolls, seam-side down, into the simmering sauce.

Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 45-60 minutes, or until the rolls are cooked through and tender.

Serve:

Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls warm, with extra sauce spooned over the top.