Certainly! Here’s an original recipe for “Stuffed Cabbage Rolls”
Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of green cabbage
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef or a meat of your choice (e.g., pork, turkey)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- Start by boiling a large pot of water. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head in the boiling water. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the outer leaves are softened and can be easily peeled off. Remove them and set them aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, cooked rice, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce. Mix the filling until well combined.
- Take each cabbage leaf and place a spoonful of the meat and rice mixture in the center. Fold in the sides and then roll it up to create a cabbage roll. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
- Place the cabbage rolls seam side down in a baking dish.
For the Tomato Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix together crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour or until the cabbage rolls are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls hot, drizzled with some of the tomato sauce from the baking dish.
Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls! This hearty dish is a comforting classic with a flavorful twist.
