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Bulgarian Cabbage Rolls

A traditional Bulgarian dish with minced meat wrapped in cabbage leaves and cooked in a tomato-based sauce.

70 minutes6 servings
Bulgarian Cabbage Rolls
Photo: Korinna · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water until tender.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, rice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
  4. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add the tomatoes, oregano, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil.
  6. Place the cabbage rolls in the pot, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Serve warm with a side of yogurt or sour cream.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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