Balkan · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Beef and Pork Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
A hearty dish of cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mix of meats and rice, cooked slowly to enhance the flavors.
Ingredients
Method
- Blanch the cabbage leaves in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, cooked rice, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Arrange the rolled cabbage in a pot, add water, and cover.
- Cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, adding more water if needed.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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