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- A splash of lemon juice
- Sour cream for serving
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
🥬 Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Leaves
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- Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- Remove cabbage core carefully
- Boil the whole cabbage for a few minutes
- Peel softened outer leaves one by one
💡 You’ll need about 10–15 flexible leaves
🍚 Step 2: Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix:
- Ground meat
- Uncooked rice
- Onion + garlic
- Egg
- Parsley
- Salt, pepper, paprika
Mix until evenly combined.
🥬 Step 3: Roll the Cabbage
- Place a leaf flat
- Add 2–3 tablespoons filling
- Fold sides inward
- Roll tightly like a wrap
Repeat for all rolls.
🍅 Step 4: Make the Sauce
Mix together:
- Tomato sauce
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Sugar
- Salt, pepper, herbs
Stir until smooth and well blended.
🍲 Step 5: Cook the Rolls
- Place cabbage rolls in a deep pot or baking dish
- Pour sauce over them until fully covered
- Cover and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours
💡 Slow cooking is what makes them tender and flavorful
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Sour cream on top
- Mashed potatoes
- Crusty bread
- Simple cucumber salad
💡 Why This Recipe Works
- Cabbage becomes soft and sweet when cooked slowly
- Meat + rice filling is hearty and satisfying
- Tomato sauce adds richness and balance
- Slow simmering blends all flavors together
❤️ Final Thoughts
Stuffed cabbage rolls are the kind of dish that takes a little time but rewards you with deep comfort in every bite. They’re warm, filling, and perfect for sharing with family. Once you make them, they often become one of those recipes people return to again and again because they feel both simple and special at the same time.
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