Persian Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Persian Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/2 cup split peas; 1 large cabbage; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup split peas
1 large cabbage
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar

1
Cook the peas in boiling water 30 minutes or until tender.
2
Drain.
3
Wash the cabbage and take out the core, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook over low heat 15 minutes.
4
Drain, cool slightly, and carefully remove 24 leaves.
5
Reserve the balance of the cabbage.
6
Mix together the peas, beef, onions, parsley, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
7
Put a heaping tablespoon of the mixture on each cabbage leaf.
8
Fold in the opposite ends, then roll up into sausage shapes.
9
If there is any filling left, use a few more cabbage leaves.
10
Line the bottom of a deep skillet with additional cabbage leaves and arrange the rolls in it in layers, placing more leaves between the layers.
11
Add the broth and the remaining salt and pepper, then cover with cabbage leaves.
12
Cover the skillet and cook over low heat 30 minutes.
13
Mix in the lemon juice and sugar.
14
Cook 30 minutes longer; taste for seasoning.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup split peas, 1 large cabbage, 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Persian Cabbage Rolls falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Persian Cabbage Rolls

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