Thyme and Tomato Lebanese-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Rice

Method

1. Stir 1 teaspoon dried thyme into the meat mixture. 1: Mix 2 tablespoons tomato paste into the simmering sauce.
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.