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How to Make Cabbage Rolls Kids Will Eat (2019)

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Cabbage Rolls

Cultural Context

Cabbage rolls are a traditional dish in many Eastern European countries, often served during family gatherings and holidays. They symbolize comfort and home-cooked meals, reflecting the agricultural roots of the region. Variations exist, with different fillings and sauces, showcasing local ingredients and culinary traditions.

Eastern EuropeanUAmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 head cabbage
2 tablespoons goat butter
1 medium onion
2 medium tomatoes
1 head garlic
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound ground pork
1 cup rice
1 cup sheep's milk Romano cheese
imported Hungarian paprika
Dan Pastorini Texas style rub
garlic and herb mix
Uncle Polly's salt
tomato puree

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is budget-friendly.

1

Core the cabbage and place it in a pot of boiling water with 2 tablespoons of goat butter to steam.

2

Brown the ground turkey and ground pork in a skillet with olive oil.

3

Add a whole head of garlic and a medium onion to the meat mixture and cook until browned.

4

Season the meat with Dan Pastorini Texas style rub, garlic and herb mix, and imported Hungarian paprika.

5

Stir in a cup of tomato puree and a cup of rice, then let it simmer on low for about 30 minutes with the lid on.

6

Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage after steaming and let them cool.

7

Place a glob of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll it up, placing it seam-side down in a casserole dish.

8

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

9

Pour additional tomato puree over the cabbage rolls and sprinkle with garlic salt and Dan Pastorini garlic herb mix.

10

Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.

11

After baking, sprinkle with sheep's milk Romano cheese and mozzarella cheese, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletcasserole dishwooden spoon

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Also Known As

Stuffed CabbageGolubtsyPigs in a Blanket

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