Cabbage rolls with meat and rice
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I usually serve cabbage rolls with meat and rice with boiled potatoes. And preparing them is simple. Boil the cabbage, you can even cook the cabbage leaves separately. Prepare the filling using meat mince, sautéed onion with garlic, spices, and rice cooked until half-done. Then shape the cabbage rolls and simmer them until fully cooked. Good luck! The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut off the outer leaves from the cabbage.
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Step 2
2. Place the cabbage in a large pot and pour in water. Bring to a boil over heat, then simmer gently.
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Step 3
3. Gradually remove the top cooked cabbage leaves. Place them on a separate plate.
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Step 4
4. Prepare the filling. Cook the rice until half-done according to the package instructions. Let it cool. Chop the onion and sauté it in oil until golden brown, then add garlic pressed through a garlic press. Mix the onion with the ground meat, rice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Step 5
5. Start rolling the cabbage rolls. Place a large spoonful of filling in the center of a cabbage leaf, fold it like an envelope, and place it in a large pot with several spoons of oil at the bottom. Pour tomato sauce over each layer of cabbage rolls. Place on medium heat. At the end, pour water over the cabbage rolls. If there is not enough liquid, add more.
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Step 6
6. Simmer the cabbage rolls covered for one hour over medium-low heat. After an hour, taste them. If the meat is not fully cooked, continue simmering for another 15–25 minutes. Serve with sour cream. Cabbage rolls with meat and rice are ready!