Romanian · Romania
Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls
A hearty Romanian dish of cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, simmered until tender.
140 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
- In a bowl, combine beef, barley, carrot, bell pepper, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place a cabbage leaf on a plate, add a spoonful of the mixture, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the rolls in a pot, add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.