Traditional Serbian Sarma

Method

1. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water until soft.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on each cabbage leaf, roll tightly.
4. Place rolled cabbage in a pot, add tomato sauce and enough water to cover.
5. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
6. Serve warm.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.