Name: Traditional Romanian Cabbage Rolls
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 12 large green cabbage leaves; 1 lb ground pork; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of pork and beef, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, a classic Romanian dish.

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix ground pork, beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Add 1/4 cup meat mixture at the base. Roll tightly and place in a pot.
Repeat with remaining leaves. Pour tomato paste and beef broth over the rolls.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
Serve warm with a side of sour cream or mashed potatoes.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.