Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium cabbages (outer leaves only); 1 lb. ground meat; 2 onions, chopped; 3 Tbsp. butter; salt and pepper; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; cinnamon; 1 c. boiling water; 3/4 c. raw rice; boiling water; lemon slices

Servings: persons

2 medium cabbages (outer leaves only)
1 lb. ground meat
2 onions, chopped
3 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
cinnamon
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. raw rice
boiling water
lemon slices

1
Parboil cabbage leaves.
2
Brown ground beef and chopped onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter.
3
Add salt and pepper, half the tomato paste and cinnamon.
4
Add water and rice; simmer until rice is partially done.
5
Stuff cabbage leaves as follows:
6
Remove thick stem portions.
7
Cut large leaves in half.
8
Place 2 tablespoons of filling on underside of leaf.
9
Starting at base, fold over and fold in sides, rolling tightly toward point.
10
Cover bottom of a greased casserole with cabbage leaves.
11
Place rolls in layers; cover with inverted plate.
12
Add remaining tomato paste diluted with enough boiling water to cover rim of plate.
13
Dot with remaining butter. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until done.
14
Serve with lemon slices.

789

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 medium cabbages (outer leaves only), 1 lb. ground meat, 2 onions, chopped, 3 Tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cabbage Leaves falls under the General 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.

Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

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