Stuffed Cabbage
🥬 Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
1 large head of cabbage
500 g (1 lb) ground beef or lamb
1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon mixed spices
½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
For the Tomato Sauce:
2 cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup beef or chicken broth (or water)
1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
Salt and pepper to taste
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
👩🍳 Brief Instructions
Boil cabbage leaves for a few minutes until softened.
Mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, parsley, and spices.
Place a spoonful of filling onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
Arrange rolls in a pot.
Mix sauce ingredients and pour over the rolls until covered.
Simmer on low heat for 45–60 minutes until fully cooked.
