The Very Best Cabbage Rolls Aka Sarmas Recipe

Name: The Very Best Cabbage Rolls Aka Sarmas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage; 2 medium onions, chopped, saute; 4 garlic cloves, chopped, saute; 1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp crumbled; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground pork; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Sauce ingredients; 1 pint sauerkraut, rinsed and drained if really sour kraut; 23 ounces V8 vegetable juice; 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; remaining onion

Servings: persons

1 medium head cabbage
2 medium onions, chopped, saute
4 garlic cloves, chopped, saute
1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp crumbled
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce ingredients
1 pint sauerkraut, rinsed and drained if really sour kraut
23 ounces V8 vegetable juice
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
remaining onion

1
Core cabbage and boil in pan of water with 3 tblsp vinegar,boil about 25 minutes till leaves are soft.
2
While the cabbage is boiling,cook bacon, crisp and crumbled set aside.
3
Saute onions and garlic,set aside.
4
Mix beef and pork with eggs,spices,rice and 1/2 cup onions and garlic and bacon.
5
Cut thick vein from leaves.
6
Fill cabbage leaves with 2 tblsp of filling place seams down.
7
Combine sauce,sauerkraut,remaining onions,garlic, sugar,salt,paprika,and pepper. Pour over cabbage rolls.
8
Can be made in crockpot 6-8 hours low or stovetop bring to boil cover and simmer 3 hours or in the oven 350 foil covered for 2 hours.
9
When the rolls are done add a mix of cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce and pour over rolls to serve.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head cabbage, 2 medium onions, chopped, saute, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, saute, 1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp crumbled, and more.

Yes, The Very Best Cabbage Rolls Aka Sarmas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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The Very Best Cabbage Rolls Aka Sarmas

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