Golubtsi (Cabbage Rolls)

Ingredients

• 1 large Head of cabbage
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 2 cups Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and carefully remove the outer leaves. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, grated carrot, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. 3Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
4. 4Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and meat mixture.
5. 5In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the pot.
6. 6Pour the tomato sauce and beef broth over the cabbage rolls. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and cooked through.
7. 7Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

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