Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls:
Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head of cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cabbage:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and place them in the boiling water for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable. Remove and set aside.
- Continue boiling and removing leaves until you have enough for the rolls.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Cabbage Rolls:
- Take a cabbage leaf and place a small amount of the beef and rice mixture in the center.
- Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and then roll it up from the bottom to create a neat roll.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the Cabbage Rolls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place a layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the cabbage rolls in the dish and cover them with the remaining tomato sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve:
- Carefully remove the cabbage rolls from the baking dish and place them on a serving platter.
- Spoon some of the tomato sauce over the top.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious stuffed cabbage rolls!
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding herbs or spices to the filling or adjusting the seasoning in the tomato sauce to suit your taste.
