Introduction

 Stuffed cabbage rolls are a warm, comforting dish made with tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful  filling, then slowly  cooked in a rich tomato sauce. This classic recipe is loved across many cultures for its hearty taste and satisfying texture.

Ingredients

For the Cabbage Rolls

1 large green cabbage

500 g ground beef (or mixed beef & lamb)

1 cup uncooked rice (short or medium grain)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or dill

For the Tomato Sauce

2 cups tomato sauce

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 cup warm water or broth

Instructions

Remove the core of the cabbage carefully.

Boil the whole cabbage in salted water for 8–10 minutes until leaves soften.

Gently separate the leaves and set aside to cool.

Trim the thick vein of each leaf to make rolling easier.

How to Make

In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and herbs.

Place a spoonful of filling on each cabbage leaf.

Roll tightly, folding in the sides to form neat rolls.

Arrange rolls seam-side down in a deep pot or baking dish.

Mix all sauce ingredients and pour over the rolls until mostly covered.