Stuffed Cabbage with Beef and Rice, Homemade Tomato Sauce
Dive into culinary authenticity with these stuffed cabbage rolls with beef and rice, a traditional recipe that evokes flavors from the past. Tender cabbage leaves delicately wrap a generous filling of ground beef and rice, all slowly simmered in a homemade tomato sauce with enchanting aromas. This comforting, economical and easy-to-prepare dish will delight the whole family during Sunday meals. A true invitation to a taste journey that warms hearts and brings generations together around the table.
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Con:
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- 1
Cabbage preparation: Carefully detach the best leaves. Blanch them for 3-4 minutes in salted boiling water. Drain and cool in ice water.
- 2
Filling: Mix all filling ingredients (ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika) until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- 3
Shaping: Place 2-3 spoons of filling in the center of each leaf. Fold the sides and roll tightly to form the stuffed cabbage rolls.
- 4
Tomato sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomato coulis, sugar, bay leaf and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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Cooking: Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls in a baking dish. Cover with tomato sauce. Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes at 180°C.
- Cabbage: Choose large leaves without holes to facilitate rolling
- Filling: Mix well for a homogeneous texture and prevent the filling from falling apart
- Rolling: Roll tightly so the filling doesn't escape during cooking
- Cooking: Check doneness by inserting a knife, the blade should come out hot
- Serving: Serve with mashed potatoes or fresh bread for a complete meal
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