Lituanian Cabbage Rolls (Balandeliai) Recipe

1. 1

   Parboil cabbage in salt water.

2. 2

   Allow to cold and drain.

3. 3

   Remove leaves from core carefully, trim off coarse ends.

4. 4

   Mix all ingredients well.

5. 5

   Put a pat of meat mix on cabbage leaves, fold over and fasten with a toothpick.

6. 6

   Place in deep baking dish or possibly roaster.

7. 7

   Pour over tomato sauce and beef stock, cover and place in oven 450 degrees for 15 min.

8. 8

   Remove cover and return for 30 min longer, or possibly till meat is tender-done.

9. 9

   Note: For variation, my mother would sometimes omit the beef stock and tomato sauce and bake the cabbage rolls on a thick (2 cans) of sauerkraut.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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