Stuffed Cabbages Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 large cabbage (green works best)
- 500g ground beef (or mix with chicken/lamb)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1–2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt, black pepper, paprika (to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill, optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the cabbage
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully remove whole cabbage leaves by blanching the head for a few minutes until soft.
- Trim thick stems so leaves roll easily.
2. Make the filling
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Roll them up
- Place a portion of filling on each cabbage leaf.
- Fold sides inward and roll tightly like a wrap.
4. Prepare the sauce
- Heat oil in a pot, add tomato sauce and tomato paste, season lightly.
5. Cook
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in the pot.
- Pour sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low heat for 40–60 minutes.
🍽️ Serving Tips
They taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Serve hot with yogurt or sour cream.
Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
