How To Make Middle Eastern-style Cabbage Rolls
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 large cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut out the core of the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves. Blanch the leaves in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Take a cabbage leaf and place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center. Fold the sides in and roll it up tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
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In a large pot, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom. Place the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the pot. Pour the remaining tomato sauce and chicken broth over the rolls.
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Bring the pot to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 1 hour, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and the flavors have melded together.
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Serve the Middle Eastern-style cabbage rolls with some of the cooking liquid and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 68mg
- Sodium : 1372mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 14g
- Protein : 25g
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