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Classic Sarmale with Beef and Pork

Name: Classic Sarmale with Beef and Pork
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 12 cabbage leaves; 300g ground beef; 200g ground pork; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup cooked rice; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; salt and pepper

Traditional Romanian cabbage rolls with a meat filling and tomato sauce

150 minutes4 servings

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in salted water until soft
Mix meat, onion, garlic, rice, and seasonings
Place 2-3 tablespoons of mixture on each leaf
Roll tightly and put in a pot
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 2 cups water
Simmer covered for 1.5-2 hours
Serve with sour cream and bread
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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