Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Minced Beef

How to Make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Minced Beef at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage
• 1 pound minced beef
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole head in the boiling water for about 5 minutes to soften the leaves.

3. 3

   Remove the cabbage from the water and let it cool slightly. Peel off 8-10 leaves and set aside.

4. 4

   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, cooked rice, sautéed onions and garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

6. 6

   Take one cabbage leaf and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture at the base of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

7. 7

   In a large baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom. Place the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.

8. 8

   Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the rolls. Add water to the dish and place a bay leaf on top.

9. 9

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

10. 10

    After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.