Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cabbage
• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup of rice, cooked
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cabbage:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the core from the cabbage.
• Place the whole cabbage head in the boiling water for a few minutes, then remove. Peel off the softened outer leaves. Repeat until you have enough leaves for rolling.

1. Prepare the Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

1. Roll the Cabbage:

• Place a large spoonful of the beef mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf.
• Fold the sides over the filling and roll up from the thick end of the leaf. Place seam-side down in a large baking dish.

1. Prepare the Sauce:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, lemon juice, and water.

1. Cook the Rolls:

• Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls, making sure they are well covered.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

1. Serve:

• Let the rolls rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious stuffed cabbage rolls!

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