How to make Croatian Sarma - Cabbage Rolls

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon offers a lower fat option, while pancetta is a more affordable alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is usually less expensive.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Put beef in a bowl.

Add pepper to the bowl.

Crack an egg into the bowl.

Add bacon to the mixture.

Add the second cup of rice.

Layer bacon on top of the rolls.

Fold the sides of the cabbage leaf in and roll tightly.

Prepare a sauce with oil and flour, then add paprika.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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