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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Sauce:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cabbage:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully remove the core from the cabbage head.
- Place the cabbage head in the boiling water and cook for about 5-10 minutes until the outer leaves are soft and pliable.
- Remove the cabbage from the water and let it cool. Separate the leaves and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Trim the thick part of the leaf’s stem to make it easier to roll.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto the center of the leaf.
- Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and then roll it up from the stem end to the top. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Cabbage Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture on the bottom.
- Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Serve:
- Let the rolls rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious stuffed cabbage rolls!
Feel free to customize this recipe to your taste by adding different herbs and spices or using a different meat mixture. Enjoy!