Cabbage rolls in tomato sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Check out this recipe for cabbage rolls in tomato sauce, follow the steps, and go ahead with confidence! :) The recipe is actually quite simple, yet the cabbage rolls turn out incredibly juicy and tender—the secret is in the tomato sauce. I hope you'll enjoy it. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
To wrap the meat in cabbage leaves, you need to boil them slightly so they become softer.
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Step 2
When the cabbage cools down, use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the leaves without damaging them.
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Step 3
Prepare the filling. Mix well the meat, rice, one chopped onion, salt, black pepper, carrots, and 1/2 cup of water. To make a cabbage roll, place a cabbage leaf on a cutting board, take about 2 tablespoons of the filling, and position it as shown in the photo. Then fold and slightly press the leaf at the thickest part closest to you, fold in the sides, and roll it up neatly.
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Step 4
Make sure everything is tightly and neatly packed so that the cabbage roll doesn't fall apart. Repeat the same with the remaining filling.
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Step 5
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and lightly fry the cabbage roll to help it hold together and prevent it from falling apart.
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Step 6
Take a wide saucepan. Place the first layer of onion, the second layer of diced tomatoes, add salt and red pepper to taste. Place the fried cabbage rolls on top.
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Step 7
Fill the pot with cabbage, sprinkle with salt, add about 1/2 - 2/3 cup of boiling water, cover with a lid, place over medium heat, and cook for about 1 hour. The cabbage should become completely soft.