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Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

A hearty Romanian dish of cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, simmered until tender.

140 minutes6 servings
Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls
Photo: Korinna · CC0

Ingredients

Method

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

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