Oregano and Paprika Lebanese-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Rice

Method

1. Mix 1 teaspoon dried oregano into the meat mixture. 1: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika over the rolled cabbage before simmering.
2. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
5. In a large pot, sauté onion in oil, add tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add rolled cabbage, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.