Cabbage rolls with minced meat and barley
Description
The recipe won't take much time. There's nothing complicated about making cabbage rolls, but it will require some time. You can use any meat you like, but it's best to choose one with minimal fat. I used lean pork. Follow the step-by-step instructions and everything will turn out perfectly. The specified amount of ingredients yields 14–15 cabbage rolls. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making stuffed cabbage rolls.
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Step 2
Make a small cut at the base of the cabbage head and place it in a pot with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes. Remove the leaves. Trim off the thickened part of the leaves.
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Step 3
Prepare the stuffing for cabbage rolls. Pass the pork meat and one onion through a meat grinder.
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Step 4
Rinse the barley, place it in a saucepan, and cover with water. Cook the barley until done. Then cool and add to the meat mixture.
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Step 5
Season the minced meat with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 6
Place a portion of the filling onto each cabbage leaf.
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Step 7
Fold the cabbage leaf with the filling into a envelope shape.
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Step 8
The cabbage roll semi-finished products are ready.
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Step 9
Peel and wash one onion and one carrot. Finely chop them. Place the vegetables in a frying pan and add sunflower oil. Sauté lightly in the pan for 8–10 minutes.
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Step 10
Place the onion and carrots in a pot, add tomato paste, salt, and a teaspoon of sugar.
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Step 11
Pour 300-400 ml of water and mix the sauce.
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Step 12
Place the stuffed cabbage rolls into the sauce.
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Step 13
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the cabbage rolls for 45-50 minutes until cooked.
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Step 14
Cabbage rolls with minced meat and barley are ready. Serve warm.